Mabane, Adam

(1734-1792). Born in Scotland. Studied medicine at Edinburgh University; came to Canada, and practised his profe ion in Quebec. In 1764 appointed a judge, and presided over the first civil court held in Quebec. Member of the provincial Council; and in 1766 surgeon of the garrison of Quebec. Index : Dr Member of Council, protests against position taken by Car let on, 34; dismi ed from Council, 39; appointed judge, 183. Hd Head of military hospital, 178; intimate friend of Haldimand, 300, 304; made judge and member of Legislative Council, 305; not in favour under Dor chester régime, 314, 315; his headstrong temper, 332; his letter to Haldimand, 340; receives bequest from Haldimand, 342. Bib. : Bradley, Making of Canada ; Shortt and Doughty, Constitutional Documents of Canada .