Elizabeth Smith Middleton

[1] In recognition of her services, a hall, which bears her name, was erected to her memory as well as a drinking-fountain, with a suitable inscription, near the Saint-Louis Gate of Quebec City.

While still a child, she emigrated with her parents to Canada, the family residence being established at Trois-Rivières, in the province of Quebec, where she received a liberal education.

[2] In 1882, a woman's auxiliary to the Temperance Union of Quebec was formed, of which Middleton was chosen president.

During the same year, the awakening temperance sentiment throughout Quebec resulted in the organization of the provincial WCTU with Middleton as president.

[2][3] On February 20, 1856, in Melbourne, Lower Canada she married Robert Middleton, of Berwick-upon-Tweed, editor of the Quebec Gazette,[2] who was a widower with several children.