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
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
-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 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.
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
For those in Medicine Hat and elsewhere who are interested in local history and genealogy may find this story of some interest. READ ON
Here is another interesting story about another iconic Medicine Hat landmark
My fondest memories of growing up in Medicine Hat was the time our family lived on Riverside. These were my formative years (1950-1962) and I have vivid memories of spending the summers at the Heald pool and the winter months on the high board outdoor hockey rink with the “ancient” shack, where we would put on our skates and warm up after being out on the rink during the frigid winter temperatures. READ ON
The Mad Hatter Historian
“History and genealogy often intersect with amazing results”(William J Anhorn).
Here is an interesting story…. which provides ample evidence or undeniable proof of the foregoing statement. The story is entitled, Pocahontas and the Campbell Clan from Scotland and the Amazing Familial Relationship to the Scheibner Family from Gem, Alberta
