An Act authorising the payment of Pensions to Militia-men, and Widows of deceased Militia-men, under certain restrictions, and for other purposes therein-mentioned. Passed 10th February, 1840.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    3 Victoria – Chapter 27
  • Year
    1840
  • Concepts
    Defence
    Welfare
    War of 1812
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act establishes a board of three people to determine whether veterans of the war of 1812 should receive a pension due to their age and inability to work. It defines further rules for those receiving said pensions, whether they be veterans or the widows of veterans.
  • Source
    Not available