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Apprenticed to HBC
March 1684, unknown day. Kelsey was less than 20 years old. -
Departs from England to Canada
Departs by boat. Stayed at his post at York Factory, it's fur trade post on the west coast of Hudson Bay. -
Leaves on journey in search of First Nations trading partners
This jouney is what Henry Kelsey is mainly known for. Traveled by boat first, then by foot across the prarie. This was the first time a white man set foot on modern-day Saskatchewan and Alberta. Journey lasted two years, from 1690-1692 -
Wages Cease
He has completed 9 years of service in the bay at the time. Returns to England. -
Re-enlists
He is back at York in early August. -
Marries Elizabeth Dix in East Greenwich
The couple had two daughters and one son. (Kelsey had many trips back to England-two of them he where he was captured by the French) -
Return to England
Unknown date and month. His return could've been because he was dissatisfied with his wage of 50 Euros a year. -
First Daughter Born
Elizabeth, after her mother. -
Second Daughter Born
Her name was Mary -
First Son Born
John, the only son (and last child) of Henry and Elizabeth. -
Governor of York Factory
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Named Governor of HBC
1718, unknown day and month. -
Returns to England
1972 (Month and Day unknown) He was 55 years old. -
Henry Kelsey Buried
(buried in East Greenwich)