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Article: Alexander Kennedy Isbister (1822-1883).
- Article from:
- Manitoba History
- Article date:
- March 22, 1997
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Alexander Kennedy Isbister's place in the history of Canada has not been forgotten, but the range of his contributions was quite astonishing. Geology is not normally associated with his name, owing to the important role he played, from distant England, in gaining acceptance for the rights of his fellow Metis and settlers of all backgrounds during the years of transition from Hudson's Bay Company rule to that of the new Dominion. This talented son of Rupert's Land was born in 1822 at Cumberland House to the Orkneyman Thomas Isbister and his wife Mary Kennedy. Mary was the daughter of the fur trader Alexander Kennedy and his Native wife Agatha. Young Alex was educated in ...
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