Near Fort Frances in Rainy River District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Calder History

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2022

1. Calder History Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 48° 37.01′ N, 93° 21.58′ W. Marker is near Fort Frances, Ontario, in Rainy River District. It is at the intersection of Lake Road and Idylwild, on the right when traveling north on Lake Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 920 Mill Road Rt 11 Trans Canadian Hwy, Fort Frances ON P9A 3M3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario

and specifically in Northwest Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Sieur De La Vérendrye (1685- 1749) (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert J. N. Pither (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fort St. Pierre / Le Fort Saint-Pierre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pelts, Paddles and Portages (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Explore Fort Frances East (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); a different marker also named Pelts, Paddles and Portages (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Establishing the Fur Trade (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Explore Fort Frances Central (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Frances.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2022

2. Calder History Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2022

3. Calder History Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2022

4. Calder History Marker

the "plaza" at the base of the marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2022

5. Calder History Marker

the walkway of brick pavers, inscribed with individual family names

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.