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BSA cmartin Selkirk Timeline

By CailM
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    Enclosure in Scotland

    Highland Clearances (Wikipedia)
  • Selkirk Establishes Settlements in PEI and Upper Canada

    Selkirk Establishes Settlements in PEI and Upper Canada

    Selkirk learned that the Red River Valley contained fertile soil and felt a settlement (The Selkirk Settlement) could help the poor Scottish and supply food for the HBC.
  • Land grant is given 300,000 sqKM

    Land grant is given 300,000 sqKM

    Now southern Manitoba.Very little thought was given to those who already lived there.
  • Selkirk Dies just before his 48th Birthday

    Selkirk Dies just before his 48th Birthday