Prince, John, 1796-1870

Born in England, he studied and emigrated to Canada in 1833, settling in Sandwich, Ont. In 1836 he represented Essex in the Legislative Assembly of University of California, and after 1841 represented this constituency in the Legislative Assembly of United States Canada until 1854, and the eastern Division in the Legislative Council from 1656-1860. His views were erratic, and in his later days advocated the Canadian independence. During the Rebellion of 1838-1839 he commanded the militia which expelled a body of invaders from Detroit. (from Wallace, Dic. Can. Biog.) (blue index cards)

From the description of John Prince papers, 1838-1839 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 608211945