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16th September 13, 05:35 AM
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 Originally Posted by MacCathmhaoil
I have a Great-grandmother who was Ojibway/Cree and Scottish mix, her father was a Hudson's Bay Company factor who was a highlander. The HBC actually encouraged the employees to take First Nation's wives, strengthened trading ties as well as kept them from leaving the company.
Absolutely! My grandchildren are descended from HBC man (and first govenor of BC) Sir James Douglas and Amelia Connelly - whose father William Connelly and her mother was Suzanne (Miyo Nipiv was her Cree name). I bet you would find mention of your ancestor in that book "Many Tender Ties" - the HBC is a treasure trove of historical and genealogical records (located in Winnipeg)
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