My Place In Canadian History

First Dutch Settlers Arrive In North America

Jan 1, 1650

First Dutch immigrants arrive from the Netherlands to settle the New Netherlands Colony in North America

Dutch Loyalists From The United States Immigrate Into Canada

Mar 2, 1783

After the revolutionary war in 1783, there were many Dutch Loyalists who fled into Canada from the United States

My First Dutch Ancestors Arrive In Canada

Mar 2, 1800

At the turn of the century, my Dutch Ancestors first arrive in Canada to start a homestead.

Dutch Miners and Farmers Arrive in Canada

Mar 2, 1895

Dutch workers were becoming more educated and could offer more useful skills. Canada was in demand for skilled proffessions workers so the Dutch came over in droves to find jobs.

My Family Members Enlist In WW1

Mar 3, 1914

Family members such as my Great Great Uncle James Ryerson Rankin enlist in the Canadian Army to fight overseas in World War 1.

High Demand During Depression

Mar 2, 1930

Agricultural products such as wheat and vegetables were in high demand at the end of our depression. Dutch Farmers flowed in to buy property and start up a homestead.

My Family Members Enlist In WW2

Mar 3, 1936

Members of my family such as my Grandfather John Rankin enlist in WW2 to fight for the Canadian Military.

Immigration of Professionally Skilled Dutch

Mar 2, 1950

Canada began to grow and prosper. Along with our new potential sprouting up, we needed professionally skilled workers to support our ever growing country.

I Was Born!

Oct 15, 1998

The first day I blessed this world with my existance.

I Visit My Great Great Uncle's Grave

Jun 2, 2013

During the Juno Beach Trip I visit my Great Great Uncle James Ryerson Rankin's grave, thus completing a full historic loop.