Calder History – Fort Frances, ON
N 48° 37.012 W 093° 21.586
15U E 473484 N 5384928
The bronze plaque on this rock tells the story of Calders, early settlers in this area
Waymark Code: WMH6TR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/01/2013
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The bronze plaque on this rock tells the story of Calders, early settlers in this area. It reads as follows:
“Calder History. In 1869, after the Louis Riel uprising of the breed, the Calders migrated east from the Red River settlement in Manitoba. Their heritage was the mixed blood of Orkney men and Indian maidens. As employees of the Hudson’s Bay Trading Company, William traded furs in Eagle Lake, Keewatin, and Fort Frances areas while James, his father, was appointed in charge of Kettle Falls and Seine River, working as an interpreter. They transported their families by canoe and York boats. Three generations of Calder women served those in need as midwives and nurses. Through the years, Calder decedents have contributed to pulp and paper, fishing, logging, lumber and tourist industries. Children of these men are: Calder, Bruyere, Allan, Hickerson, Gosselin, McKelvie, Kropelin, Mertens, and Harley.”
Some of the dedication bricks beneath the sign have the Calder name.
Group that erected the marker: Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Pither's Point Park
Fort Frances, ON Canada
P0W1L0
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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