Charles Arkoll Boulton facts for kids
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The Hon.
Charles Arkoll Boulton
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Major Charles A. Boulton, 1885
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| Senator for Marquette, Manitoba | |
| In office December 10, 1889 – May 15, 1899 |
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| Appointed by | John A. Macdonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1841 Cobourg, Canada West |
| Died | May 15, 1899 (aged 58) Russell, Manitoba |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
| Committees | Chair, Special Committee on Routes to the Yukon (1898) |
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| Branch/service | British Army Canadian Militia |
| Years of service | British Army (1858-1968) Canadian Militia (1868-1869, 1885) |
| Rank | Captain (British Army) Lieutenant Colonel (Canadian Militia) |
| Unit | 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot 46th East Durham Battalion of Infantry |
| Commands | Boulton's Scouts |
| Battles/wars | North-West Rebellion |
Charles Arkoll Boulton (born April 17, 1841 – died May 15, 1899) was an important figure in Canadian history. He is especially known for his part in two big events: the Red River Rebellion and the North-West Rebellion.
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Charles Boulton's Early Life
Charles Arkoll Boulton was born in 1841 in a place called Cobourg, which was then part of Canada West. He went to school at Upper Canada College.
Joining the Military
After school, Charles Boulton joined the British Army. He became an Ensign in the 100th Regiment of Foot. He served in different places like Gibraltar, Malta, and Montreal. By 1866, he had become a Captain.
In 1868, he left the British Army. He then became a Major in the Canadian Militia. This was a group of trained citizens ready to help defend the country.
Role in the Red River Rebellion
In 1869, Charles Boulton was part of a team surveying land in the Red River Colony. This was a time of tension. A leader named Louis Riel was organizing the Métis people. They were worried about their land and rights.
Captured by Riel's Forces
Boulton was ordered to gather volunteers to stop Riel's uprising. He formed a group, but about 50 of his volunteers were captured. Boulton left the colony and went to Portage la Prairie.
He met other people who had escaped. Together, they tried to free the captured volunteers. However, Boulton and his group were also taken captive by Riel's Métis forces. He was later released and returned to Ontario.
Life in Manitoba
After his military service, Charles Boulton tried different things. He ran a sawmill near Lakefield, Ontario. He also became a local politician, first as a councillor and then as a "reeve," which is like a mayor for a rural area.
In 1877, his business didn't do well. He decided to move west to the Shell River valley in Manitoba. He became an important person in his new community. He was the first leader, or "warden," of Russell County. He also chaired the judicial board for the western part of Manitoba in 1881.
North-West Rebellion and Senate
In 1885, another conflict happened, known as the North-West Rebellion. Charles Boulton once again played a military role. He led a group of militia called Boulton's Scouts. They helped to put down the rebellion.
Because of his service and experience, Charles Boulton was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1889. The Senate is a part of Canada's Parliament. Senators review laws and represent different regions of the country.
Charles Arkoll Boulton passed away in Russell, Manitoba in 1899.
