Joseph-François Perrault

In 1779, the younger Perrault was captured by native warriors allied with the British and brought to Detroit while traveling down the Ohio River with Colonel David Rogers and Captain Robert Benham.

He later entered retail trade on his own, later leaving that business and becoming involved in various other activities, including teaching bookkeeping and translating legal publications.

In 1806, he helped establish the Courier de Québec and was also involved in the production of the Le Vrai Canadien at Quebec.

Although he was originally a strong supporter of the English party, Perrault became a moderate Reformer later in life; he opposed the use of force to secure political change.

Perrault was active in freemasonry, establishing a lodge at Quebec City and serving as deputy grand master for the province in 1816.