Those interested in the history of Medicine Hat may find this article of interest. It is entitled, “What’s in a name? –What is meant by the word “District’ in the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District
Category Archives: Genealogical Research and Related Articles
Pashley and the Canadian Version of the Cage Green Farm- A Historical Vignette
Here is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat and District entitled “Pashley and the Canadian Version of the Cage Green Farm- A Historical Vignette”
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“The Apple Does Not Fall Far From the Tree”
The Story of George Lyall Arbuthnott McIntosh and his son John “Jack” McIntosh and their Very Special and Unique Connection to Medicine Hat READ ON
The story behind a WWII Halifax bomber and its unique nose art and the young pilot who flew the aircraft is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat.
“Some Old Glass Negatives Found in the Sommer’s Cabin”-The Story of the Jenkins Family from Medicine Hat and an Interesting Historical Discovery
A rare discovery in an abandoned cabin resulted in the author going down a geneolgoical and historical “rabbit hole” to borrow a phrase from the ‘Adventures of Alice in Wonderland’. It tells the interesting story about the Jenkins family from Medicine Hat
Porter’s Hill, Stoney Creek, the RP Ranch and the History of the Porter Family of Medicine Hat -A Ranching Legacy
A Mother’s Lament-“A Boy of My Heart”
The history of Medicine Hat, Redcliff and the surrounding area provides some interesting and compelling stories, which for some brings back memories from yesteryear. My interest in genealogy and history often intersects with some amazing results. History is important!
Here is a story of a young man from Redcliff who paid the ultimate price on the battlefield of France and it is a story which should be told … .Lest We Forget!
It is entitled “A Mother’s Lament -Boy of My Heart” and places the horrific loss of a young patriot in greater historical context.
The Little Orange Schoolhouse on the Hill
The Little Orange Schoolhouse on the Hill
-a short historical lesson/story
Here is a short personal story which you may find of interest READ ON
By William J Anhorn K.C. ICD.D
The Mad Hatter Historian
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Click on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xprDS5N2AQ4DTGYrfEXAYM4OK6eZoxa-47ylJm-MIaU/edit?usp=drive_link
“Lord…. It’s Hard to Be Humble”
-Lord Delaval James de la Poer–Beresford and the Mexican Ranch Near Brooks and his Interesting Historical Connection to Medicine Hat
An outcast by choice, Lord Delaval James de la Poer-Beresford, was an English/Irish nobleman, who far from living an aristocratic lifestyle in Ireland and England, became an infamous “remittance man” who was a frequent visitor to Medicine Hat in the early 1900’s. His life story has all of the “makings” of a Hollywood movie or best selling novel.
It is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat.
The Josephburg Trail
Here is another interesting story that demonstrates the perseverance and courage of the early settlers of southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. It is another chapter in the history of Medicine Hat and the surrounding area. READ ON
Germans from Galicia
For those in Medicine Hat and elsewhere who are interested in local history and genealogy may find this story of some interest. READ ON