Political History Archives | From Pioneer to Premier: the Seigniorial and Village History of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade

Concessions in Sainte-Anne Seigniory

In 1681, many lands along the Sainte-Anne river have already been granted to more than thirty colonists.

Condemnation for the Illicit Trade of Brandy

Since alcohol trade with members of First Nations is forbidden, several inhabitants, including Michel Gamelain and Jean Lemoyne, were sentenced to pay a 50 livres fine and to […]

Windmill Order

The tenants had the obligation to grind their grains at the windmill of the seigniory they lived in. However, discontent in regards of lengthy delays or very costly […]

Jeffrey Alexandre Rousseau

Jeffrey Alexandre Rousseau (1852–1927), mayor of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade and founder of the J.A. Rousseau Bank, was the member for Champlain County in the House of Commons from 1900 to […]

John Jones Ross

John Jones Ross (1831–1901), physician by training living in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, was Quebec premier from 1884 to 1887.

The Death of John Jones Ross

May 11, 1901, the Journal des campagnes releases an article on John Jones Ross’s death. We find the funeral procedures and some biographical details.

John Jones Ross’s Burial Record

John Jones Ross dies on May 4, 1901, at the age of 68 and is buried three days later underneath the tiles of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Church by Trois-Rivières’s Bishop.

The Ross-Marcotte House

This house was built by Georges McIntosh Ross, father of John Jones Ross. The latter was born here and lived in the house for a few years.