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.
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 Hudsons 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.
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 Hudsons 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.
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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of
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 1,077 times since then and 75 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.
