James returned to the area after the failed 1869 metis assertion and parted company from it after Scotts execution. Christopher Sinclair died Pakan 1909 Located at Barracks Square, bounded by Stafford Drive, 6th Ave., 4th Ave., and 11th Street South. From this line of logic then bag = wat in this instance and thus miyawsiwat = hairy bag. I also come from the Hendersons and am wondering if anyone has information about them? Metro Bolichowski died Pakan 1912 A Hudson's Bay Co. post, also known as Edmonton House. An illegal American whiskey-trading post, located on the Oldman River about three miles downstream from Fort Kipp, near the present-day Route 509 bridge. It was one of the largest military training areas in Canada at the time. (1914 - 1998), Calgary FORT WIKI The trader took refuge and was later rescued by Howell Harris. Robert J Cunningham died 1907 Pakan Let us know. Anne Post | .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct,.mw-parser-output .geo-inline-hidden{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}482533N 1232207W / 48.42579N 123.36851W / 48.42579; -123.36851. That must have been very moving. Wasyl Starczuk died Pakan 1917 Several wagons and a quantity of flour were also left behind. A NWMP patrol post located on the Pot Hole River. (1885, 1888), Wetaskiwin FORT WIKI The last of the original buildings was demolished in 1862. George Spence died Pakan 1905 ? Ivan Lonchook died Pakan 1908 Olga Ozurko died Pakan 1916 I have spent at least 15 years researching many family histories of this area and in particularly those who were interred in the Ft Victoria Graveyard. In 1873 Peter Erasmus noted an Anderson living at Victoria Settlement / Lobstick Settlement without elaborating on his name or exact location of settlement. (1811 - 1814, 1820's - 1830's), Jasper FORT WIKI My family is Thompson. Susie Murphy died Pakan 1918 All of these elements tend to blend together to point to the new house being built in the last decade of 1890-1900 by Simon Whitford. Xenia Simophychuk died Pakan 1905 Interesting site. The ruins which you make mention of are the original buildings from even earlier build as Simon arrived in the area in 1870 married in August 1871 to an Indian widow woman Francise Hope/Cardinal from the reserve just two miles west of the settlement. A NWMP patrol post at the forks of the Oldman River. I have uncovered a lot of information about the Norn/Whitfords with one of my aunts in the last few months! When my Dad passed away I inherited his scrap books which a lot have to do with the Pakan community, If anyone is interested, I can try to scan the pictures I have which I believe would mainly date around the 50s. Kostyn Trefanko died Pakan 1914 Mike Horoczuk died Pakan 1916 John James Snyder died Pakan 1914 The crown colony of Vancouver Island was also established in 1849 and Richard Blanshard, who became its first governor in 1850, resided at Fort Victoria. I have had lots of good info from our distant cousins, Shirley and Pauline, but would love to know more about Norn relatives, including Rory McCrae. Several wagons did not trail in until 10 p.m. Roland Buchanan died Victoria 1899 Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Mrs Stepan Wertzpora died Pakan 1914 John Demnonchuck died North Bank 1917 The post moved south to near Calgary on the Bow River in 1875 after being shut down by the NWMP. Raisa Rypka died Pakan 1904 Elia Ilkowicz died Pakan 1911 A fur trade supply depot built by Jasper Hawes was located here in 1801. (Construction), 1849to1849 Taken over by the NWMP in 1874. I havbe been searching my great grand parents William and Sarah (nee Whitford) and my grandfather Percy gullion for the last few years. I am hoping to attend this gathering in Aug. Redwater Station Robber's Roost | Margaret was married previously to Samuel Favel born Sep1854 St Andrews Red River. A NWMP patrol post on the Waterton River at Drywood Fork. Berry's Post Anne Thomas died Victoria 1900 Fort Victoria, near present-day Smoky Lake, Alberta, was established by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1864 on the North Saskatchewan River as a trading post with the local Cree First Nations. this summer (the first one was fascinating but much too short). Alberta My great grandfather Ray Edgar Whitford. On some information on Percy Gullion I was wondering if I could check the birth name as I am not having any luck with that name in my research. Lewis Thompson and Adaline Norn. (thanks to Dave Hull for providing location), Conrad's Post Paraska Cabbage died Pakan 1923 Still shown on an 1888 NWMP map. would you have any information on Lewis Thompson. John Ungurian died Pakan 1924 How may I purchase a copy of Peter Melnyckys book? Thanks for contacting RETROactive. North Kootenay Pass Post Upper Terre Blanche Post I have not viewed this site for quite a while and am amazed at your responses. Lee's Creek Post Hi Lauren, I just can across this and I am also doing some research on Nancy Howse and Charles Hogan. In the meantime please check out the Victoria Settlement website for special events coming up this summer at http://history.alberta.ca/victoria/summerevents/summerevents.aspx. The 1901 Canadian census lists Henry Anderson [b. George Olyniuk died Pakan 1909 Fort Stand-Off We look forward to meeting our cousins and friends. If you are in the neighbourhood of Surrey, BC, I would like to get together. Thank you for visiting the Victoria Settlement blog and for sharing your family history! The post was almost shut down in 1873, then closed between 1883 and 1887, before being reopened as an outpost of Lac La Biche. B 1856. There appears to be a homestead file for Lewis Thompson from after his time at Pakan. Fort Stand-Off | A Hudson's Bay Co. post located on Fort (Scotland) Island in the North Saskatchewan River, northeast of town. Taken over by the NWMP in 1874, a patrol station was later established here by 1888. [1] It had previously been settled in 1862 as a Methodist Missionary site, on the location of an aboriginal meeting place. (1893 - 1929), Canmore FORT WIKI Email me directly at stevencbentley@yahoo.ca for more information. Nick Chetek died Pakan 1930 It will depend on permission from Peter and Ross So look forward to meeting you and more of our cousins. Norn. (1880's), Mission Beach It was named Victoria Settlement, after Queen Victoria. After WWII it was known as Sarcee Training Area, a subpost of Calgary Garrison. Victoria was one of the original 25 provincial electoral districts in Alberta, named for Fort Victoria on the North Saskatchewan River. Fort Victoria, Alberta - Wikiwand It would be interesting to see the map you refer to. I was born in Canada and live in Australia. Category:Fort Victoria (Alberta) - Wikimedia Commons George Chetek died Pakan 1927 Frederick J Carter died Pine Creek 1914 Evodokia Ylko died Pakan 1907 Pot Hole Post | By 1911 John is living with his son in law Frederick Whitford at lot 15 his wife deceased. Writing Stone Post Stefan Morogocz died Pakan 1912 Paza Houtsun died Pakan 1910 A storehouse was added in 1866, and by 1874 at least seven structures formed part of the complex, which by then was also surrounded by a palisade. Fort George | Thanks for contacting RETROactive. Iwan G Olyniuk died Pakan 1918 Im George Sinclair in Ontario and I am writing a genealogy history about the descending families of William & Margaret Norton Nahovway Sinclair employees of HBC, c 1782 c 1890. Mary Tanasiuk died Pakan 1912 Robber's Roost Looking for information on them and the area if you have it. Samuel Katruke died Pakan 1918 Fort Victoria The post was abandoned after only one month (May - June) when the Riel Rebellion was suppressed. A Hudson's Bay Co. post. In 1844, a dispute led to a gathering of warriors led by Tzouhalem, a Quamichan chief, who peppered the fort with threats and musket balls for two days until the fort's Chief Factor Roderick Finlayson demonstrated the power of the fort's nine-pounder cannon.[8]. Fort Spitzee | I visited there last summer and was able to pick the book up there. Historical Quarterly, Vol. The community thrived as a commercial and service centre until 1918 when the Canadian Northern Railway line was established north of the settlement at Smoky Lake. HI Janice Here is some of what I have. Hi Brian, at White Earth Creek opposite of Ft Augustus for approximately 4 years from 1809 -1813 and had intimate knowledge of the area. Waslyna Rusnak died Pakan 1912 Over the years there have been many interesting articles written on the fascinating history of the Kalyna region. It is possible to see two of the former Pakan ferries: one at the Smoky Lake Museum, which was restored in 1999; and the other at the Historical Village and Museum at Shandro, which had been originally built at Pakan. It is always amazing to hear how many families have roots which stretch back to this important historic site. The provincial capitol building was built in 1912 on the actual site of the last fort. A North West Mounted Police post on the Elbow River, originally named Fort Brisebois. and First Nations Interpretive Centre) Dominica Ratzaj 1905 I need to do more research to determine if he is the Francis you mention. Ray & Nancy had 7 children- Charles Clarence 1920-1958; Olive 1922-1991;Mina Maryjane 1926-; John Kenneth Dick 1928-2010; Marilyn born about 1930 died about 1933;Simon Andrew 1936-1997; Martha Sylvia 1939- 2010. Would he consider giving a seminar there? Hello Steven An illegal American whiskey-traders post on the Belly River, south of the old townsite of Pearce. Northern Alberta - page 2 John Brinkman died Pine Creek 1912 The signing of the Oregon Treaty in 1846 settled the matter of Fort Vancouver's further suitability as the United Kingdom gave up its claims in the area to the United States and in return kept Vancouver Island while the Americans dropped their claims north of the 49th parallel. Fort Victorial - Ghost Town Thank you for reading this lengthy note, aye! In 1881 the family was enumerated at enumerated there and expressed such residence in script affidavits which followed Francoise`s expulsion from treaty following the rebellion. George Gavritz died Pakan 1905 Bull's Head Post Anna Moros died North Bank 1917 (1870 - 1874), near High River A Hudson's Bay Co. post (HBC records cover 1889 - 1895). See also Jasper NP - Fur Trade and Exploration by Jeff Waugh, from Canadian Rockies.net. A trade post located on the north bank of the Elbow River, near the present Glenmore Reservoir in Glenmore Park. Geroge A S Koshman died Pakan 1910 From 1846, when the Oregon boundary was drawn at the 49th parallel, this post served as grand depot and headquarters of the Company's Pacific fur trade. I am researching my family history as well, and wonder if the name Nancy Howse or Charles James Hogan have come up. John Cebuliak died 1916 Pakan Signing up enhances your TCE experience with the ability to save items to your personal reading list, and access the interactive map. Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:09:02 +0000 To: cycleeurope@hotmail.com. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Do you have a story idea for RETROactive? (Organization), Fort Victoria Hairy = miyaws. ? On 1 August, at La Roche Percee, in southeastern Saskwatchewan, 440 kilometers into their journey, A Division broke off from the main contingent (which was destined for Fort Whoop-Up and the future Fort Macleod, near Lethbridge), and headed northeast to Fort Ellice to catch the well-established fur traders trail to Fort Edmonton. My phone is 1 705 756-8889 email georgedsinclair@sympatico.ca. For the most up-to-date information on Evacuation Orders and Oldman River Post | More importantly, the site was associated with large, twice-yearly gatherings of Woods and Plains Indians, providing a familiar and easily accessible place to do business. Isabelle Spence died Pakan 1908 Jan Tchoruiski died Victoria 1906 Crossed Mud Creek. "Updates" at NorthAmericanForts.com, Sarcee Indian Reserve - Tsuu T'ina Nation, Hudson's Bay Company Stables - Ortona Armoury, Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site, Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Park. Lee's Creek Post Bedard Normandeau. Combining agriculture with the traditional buffalo hunt, a prosperous community of missionaries, fur traders, settlers and Cree hunters developed. Fort de L'Isle Nancy signed away her treaty status from the nearby Wasahatnowin Indian Band 1885 to get Half-Breed Scip. Livingston's Post | 1874). (This house has survived to the present day, and enjoys the distinction of being the oldest building in Alberta still on its original foundation.) Domka Olyniuk died Pakan 1912 Fort Victoria was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1924 because: founded in 1843, Fort Victoria became, after 1846, the grand depot and headquarters of the Hudsons Bay Companys trade in British territory west of the Rocky Mountains; in 1849, the first Legislative Assembly of the Colony of Vancouver Island met in the fort.The heritage value of Fort Victoria lies in its historical associations with the Hudsons Bay Company (HBC) trade activities and its role as an early political centre in British Columbia. The area embraces the Victoria and Lobstick Settlements, as well as Pakan and Fort Victoria, all of which can be accessed by means of the Victoria Trail. Henry G Anderson is located on lot 2 beside his father on John M on lot 3. Our family history is that he was left with a Welsh family who intended to return for him but believed him to be terminally ill so likely considering the distances and the times couldnt timely achieve this. It is worth Elina Morogocz died Pakan 1911 Ewan Soochuck died Pakan 1908 The settlement began in 1862 with the establishment of the Methodist mission to the Cree Indians. My grandfather, Gordon Alan Mitchell (son of John Alexander Mitchell) and wife Laura, and my parents Alan and Wilma Mitchell used to visit the site before it was a historic site. My moms connections are to the Whitford family from Pakan /Fort Victoria. Any ideas offered or guidance suggested would be greatly appreciated. George Ratsoy died Pakan 1910 In 1901 the Whitford family was enumerated at the Lobstick house with the son Frederick Whitford b.1876 and his wife Catherine Anderson born 1884 living beside Simon Whitford and his wife Francoise and daughter Sarah b.1883 and son Ray Edgar b. William Carson died Pine Creek 1915 (1888), near Magrath Fort Victoria was designated a Provincial Historic Resource in 1976, ensuring that Victoria Settlements historical ties to Albertas First Nations, Mtis and Ukrainian settlers and its associations with the fur trade, mission and homestead history are conserved for the benefit of all Albertans. Benjamin I believe connects to other area descendants named Gullion, Gladu, Desjarlais, Hamelin, Courtoreille, Pierce, Whitford among other Mtis folks who have lived in or around Lac La Biche, Lesser Slave Lake and Whitefish. Any photographs from those visits? Fort Victoria (British Columbia), Canada. Jennie Rubuliak died Pakan 1919 ? born 18 Apr 1864 Ft Victoria died unknown. [5], Victoria District National Historic Site of Canada. Mary Olesiuk died Pakan 1930 Paint Earth Creek House (HBC records cover 1814 - 1821), both within a common outer palisade for mutual defence. I think you will find some valuable contacts among the contributors to the blog. The only extant remains of the 19th-century fort include the palisade, two bastions and three mooring rings located west of the fort site in Victoria Harbour, adjacent to Malahat Building / Old Victoria Custom House National Historic Site of Canada. A North West Co. fur trading post. The logs used in the new house were hand hewn as I personally inspected them. Construction of Fort Victoria in 1843 highlighted the beginning of a permanent British settlement now known as Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Fort de L'Isle | - 1880's ? (National Historic Site) Ships moored here to unload supplies for an extensive network of forts and to take on natural products for export, principally to Alaska, California and Hawaii. Stephan Chebree died 1910 Pakan Fort Victoria National Historic Site of Canada is located on the southern end of Vancouver Island in Victoria, British Columbia. Our Menus Stimson Post Kootenay Post James Mitchell`s map show`s the old house built by Peter Whitford in Pakan of (Historic Site) On 23 May 1873, a Federal Act of Parliament established a paramilitary police force for the lands newly-acquired by the young Dominion of Canada from the Hudsons Bay Company. The column was well received by the trader in charge of the post, which consisted of a small palisaded enclosure on the north bank of the Saskatchewan. Fort Pen d'Oreille | Three more oxen abandoned, and three wagons far behind. Isabelle Bell died Victoria 1898 Sprague & R.P. It was expanded in 1920. Boggy Hall Post Key elements that contribute to the heritage character of the site include: its location at Victoria Harbour in Victoria, British Columbia; the three extant mooring rings located west of the fort site on Victoria Harbour; the integrity of any surviving or as yet not identified archaeological remains associated with Fort Victoria which may be found within the site in their original placement and extent, including the two bastions and palisade; the viewscapes from the fort site and the mooring rings to Victoria Harbour. Minnie May Bradeen died Victoria 1898 I am sure that others who have visited the blog will be eager to share information as well. Buckingham House | The NWMP later used the post as a patrol station by 1888. The restored Hudson's Bay Company Stables - Ortona Armoury (1914 - 1924) is located at 9722 102nd Street NW. Kalyna Countryone of the most historic places in Alberta! If you would like to correspond direct you can do so at stevencbentley@yahoo.ca In a more private atmosphere I may be able to put you in contact with some of the person who gave me these details. I will leave you now and save the ending for the Gathering! Built by Charles Conrad and Howell Harris for I.G. An American traders' outpost of Conrad's Post, located on the Oldman River at the mouth of the Little Bow River. What was the other book you were looking for? It was in the fall of 1873 that a hastily-assembled body of some 150 men made their way to the Stone Fort, thirty-two kilometers north of the village of Winnipeg, where they settled in for the winter. Change). Hi Peter: This post has generated a lot of interest and unfortunately a lot of speculation which can be corrected by the family information relative to the Whitford/Anderson house. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Albertas Victoria Settlement: Still a Special Place after 150Years, Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Site, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, Victoria Settlement National Historic Site of Canada, http://history.alberta.ca/victoria/summerevents/summerevents.aspx. Maria Halas died Pakan 1911 Anne Duger died Pakan 1911 Benjamin Sinclair Jr. settled at River Lot #10 at the Lobstick Settlement. Many years ago the exterior walls had a form of siding that was available late in the 19th century which was used by the Whitford family. In 1842, James DOUGLAS of the HUDSON'S BAY CO selected the port of Camosack (the harbour where Victoria now stands) as a new fur-trade post - eventually to replace FORT VANCOUVER as the company's Pacific headquarters and to bolster the British claim to VANCOUVER ISLAND. I wonder if Mr. Melncky is in residence there at any time? Station at Miller's (2) hello Organized into six divisions, or troops, the combined force of 275 men, along with twenty Metis drivers, finally set out for the western prairies on 8 July 1874. Francoise Hope born 17 Feb 1855 LLB, NWT 1906 Lobstick lot 15. Anna Mikolaiczuk died Pakan 1908 Hello Joseph, (Person), Hudsons Bay Company John Beatry died North Bank 1912 (1888), Okotoks The Charles Denney Metis genealogy files at Calgarys Glenbow Museum might also be of help to you. Leopold is known to be Metis, would love to learn more about the Metis settlement>. In 1849, the Colony of Vancouver Island was established and the HBC was granted exclusive proprietary rights over Vancouver Island. Fort Spitzee Ralph his twin went by last name Lee. Michel Olyniuk died Pakan 1905 In 1862 Methodist minister George McDougall established a mission at the Hairy Bag a buffalo feeding ground north of the North Saskatchewan River which was a favourite meeting place and camping site for Aboriginal peoples for thousands of years. back to life when Albertas Heritage Sites branch sent a group Never a particularly vital or lucrative centre for trade, Victoria Post was finally abandoned for good in the winter of 1897-1898. You will see from previous comments on this blog that there are a great number of very knowledgeable people with genealogical interests similar to your own. Simon Is a son of Peter Whitford & Christie Spence. (1799 - 1875), Rocky Mountain House FORT WIKI West died Pakan 1916 Fort Ethier | OLD FORTS TRAIL. Verona Starczuk died Pakan 1909 (unknown dates), Calgary Situated at the very heart of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum is the historic Victoria District, extending along the north shore of the North Saskatchewan River from Fort White Earth, at the mouth of the White Earth Creek, to the Pine Creek District near the mouth of Waskatenau Creek. There has been a suggestion that the ruins of the old livery stable were the original house but there may have been a house built prior to this one of the 1890s. The Fort Barracks were reconstructed in 2001. A Hudson's Bay Co. post on Lac La Nonne. (Significant), 1861to1864 A Hudson's Bay Co. post was here in 1892. White Earth House | To Joseph and Shirley, who are of Whitford decsent, I am involved in the designation and protection of the House In The Middle of the Road also known as the Whitford House and Anderson House located in Lobstick settlement where you may know some history about your great grandparents.
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