Lieutenant-Colonel John By

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1826

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lieutenant-Colonel John By, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Construction of the Rideau Canal begins

   1826

   Role: Superintending Engineer

   1. 1Fall 1826 · Rideau Canal construction siteCommencement of Canal Work

      Physical construction of the Rideau Canal began in the fall of 1826 under the supervision of Lieutenant-Colonel John By.

   2. 226 September 1826 · Site chosen as the beginning of the canalSite Selection for the Canal's Beginning

      Lieutenant-Colonel John By and the Earl of Dalhousie chose the site as the beginning of the canal on 26 September 1826.

Sources

1. John By Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
2. Rideau Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01