About Archibald Petrie
Lived 1790 – 1864 (aged 73–74). Archibald Petrie was a Canadian politician.
Archibald Petrie (1790-1864) was a resident of Cumberland Township, Ontario who represented Russell County in the 2nd Parliament of the Province of Canada from 1844 to 1847.
He served as captain in the local militia during the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. He was a member of Cumberland Council from 1852 to 1864 and was reeve from 1852 to 1856.
Petrie Island, an island in the Ottawa River, was named after Petrie, although he was not the original owner.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Archibald Petrie's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Archibald Petrie?
Canadian politician
When was Archibald Petrie born?
Archibald Petrie was born in 1790.
When did Archibald Petrie die?
Archibald Petrie died in 1864.
What was Archibald Petrie's occupation?
Archibald Petrie was a politician.
What nationality was Archibald Petrie?
Archibald Petrie was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archibald Petrie. https://biography.guide/archibald-petrie/
MLA: "Archibald Petrie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/archibald-petrie/.
Chicago: "Archibald Petrie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/archibald-petrie/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC