Career
He served as captain in the local militia during the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Petrie Island, an island in the Ottawa River, was named after Petrie, who was the original owner.
He served as captain in the local militia during the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Petrie Island, an island in the Ottawa River, was named after Petrie, who was the original owner.
He was a member of Cumberland Council from 1852 to 1864 and was reeve from 1852 to 1856.