NANCY MARGUERITE ANDERSON

An Accidental Historian, writing about the people who worked in the Territory West of the Rocky Mountains before 1858 — so many good stories!

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Historic Posts Columbia District

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson March 16, 2025 Fur Trade History, Hudson's Bay Company
Historic Posts Columbia District

So, in this post we are looking at the Historic Posts found in the Columbia District. Vancouver’s Island is considered a part of the Columbia District, although it was separate…

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Isaac Ingalls Stevens

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson February 22, 2025 "Headquarters", "The HBC Brigades"
Isaac Ingalls Stevens

I knew I would stumble into Isaac Ingalls Stevens eventually, but when I finally did, I was delighted to discover that his story was connected to another story I already…

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Leather Pass

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson September 9, 2017 "York Factory Express", Hudson's Bay Company
Leather Pass

As a fur trade descendant, I have always called the northern pass through the mountains “Leather Pass.” Today this is officially known as the Yellowhead, which comes from its original…

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