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Articles related to "James Douglas"
Governor Sir James Douglas Born the son of a Glasgow merchant James Douglas worked his way through the ranks to become the governor of British Columbia. james douglas • sir james douglas • governor of bc • governor vancouver island • british columbia
Lady Amelia Douglas A young Métis girl, she never dreamed she would one day become the first lady of the new colony of Vancouver Island. amelia douglas • james douglas • pioneer women vancouver island • fort victoria • lady amelia douglas
Gold Rush to British Columbia (Part 1) There were many gold rushes in the Western United States during the 19th century. But not many are aware of the gold rush to the Cariboo Country of British Columbia. The old Cariboo Trail is marked on some maps and eventually became part of a major highway. But where did the Cariboo Road go? vancouver island • james douglas • cariboo trail • gold rush • british columbia
Gold Rush to British Columbia (Part 2) The gold rush in British Columbia was fairly short-lived, just like most of them were. No one really got rich from it, but many did well enough to leave the camps after just one year. Some just went from boom camp to boom camp, content to go where the gold led them. british columbia • cariboo river • wlliams creek • barkerville • billy barker
Sir Edgar Dewdney, Nation-Builder Like many other immigrants, Edgar Dewdney came to a new land to establish himself in a career. He stayed to help build a province and a nation. edgar dewdney • lieutenant-governor • engineer • dewdney trail • dewdney trunk road
The Black Douglas of Threave Built by Archibald the Grim, of the Black Douglas family, in the late 1300s, Threave Castle rises as a foreboding tower from an island in the middle of the River Dee. scotland • threave castle • galloway • dumries • black douglas
The Pig War - San Juan Islands History The Pig War was an interesting part of Washington State boundary history in the San Juan Islands. pig war • wa • washington state • history • suite101.com
Victoria Ghosts: Shops and Hotels Paranormal activity in Victoria Canada can also be sighted at British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Hotel Douglas,Cherry Bank B&B,James Bay Inn, Old Morris Tobacconists victoria ghosts shops hotels • hauntings empress hotel bradford regency hotel ro • paranormal activity victoria canada british columb • empress hotel victoria • british columbia parliament buildings
Becoming Daddy: Post-partum for Fathers The emotions men commonly experience as they make the transition to parenthood, and some practical ideas to help dads as they find and settle into their new roles. father • fathers • fatherhood • dad • dads
John McLaughlin, Chief Factor of Fort Vancouver John McLoughlin, "the white-headed eagle," was chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company post at Fort Vancouver, Washington. The post was a successful operation for the company. McLoughlin treated Indian and white man alike, and ran a smooth operation while he was in charge. john mcloughlin • fort vancouver • fur trade • hudson's bay company • george simpson |
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