Samuel Holland (surveyor)
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Samuel Johannes Holland (1728 – 28 December 1801) was a Dutch-born Royal Engineer and first Surveyor General of British North America.
For the Member of Parliament for Merioneth, see Samuel Holland (politician). For the Australian baseball player, see Samuel Holland (baseball).
Quick Facts Surveyor General of North America, Preceded by ...
Samuel Johannes Holland | |
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Surveyor General of North America | |
In office 1764–1791 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Himself as Surveyor General of Upper and Lower Canada |
Surveyor General of Upper Canada | |
In office 1791–1798 | |
Preceded by | Himself as Surveyor General of North America |
Succeeded by | Sir David William Smith, 1st Baronet |
Surveyor General of Lower Canada | |
In office 1791–1801 | |
Preceded by | Himself as Surveyor General of North America |
Succeeded by | Joseph Bouchette |
Personal details | |
Born | 1728 Deventer, Dutch Republic |
Died | 1801 Quebec, Lower Canada |
Spouse | Gertrude Hasse m. 1749 |
Children | 1 |
Occupation | Royal engineer |
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