Alexis Bonami (dit L'Esperance (Lesperance)) | |
Birth Date: | 27 November 1796 |
Birth Place: | Saint-Michel d'Yamaska Yamaska, Quebec |
Death Date: | 11 December 1890 |
Death Place: | St. François Xavier, Manitoba. |
Occupation: | voyageur, guide. brigade leader |
Alexis Bonami (27 November 1796 - 11 December 1890) was a voyageur and boat brigade leader based at the Red River settlement. He achieved historical significance for his leadership of the Portage La Loche brigade. During the War of 1812 he served in a regiment commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel James Cuthbert.