Francois Xavier Garneau, a Canadian historian, born in Quebec, June 15, 1809, died Feb. 3, 1866. He was admitted as a notary in 1830, and became clerk of the legislative assembly, member of the council of public instruction, and city clerk of Quebec, holding the last named office from about 1845 till his death. His Histoire du Canada depuis sa de-couverte jusqud nos jours (3 vols. 8vo, Quebec, 1845-'6; 3d ed., 1859) has been translated into English. He also published a volume of travels in England and France.