Consolidated Addendum to April 25, 2004 - Pioneer Profiles:F

Faiery, Frank

Frank Faiery homesteaded the NW 1/4, Sec24-22-2-W5M, in 1882 in the Red Deer Lake District.

Ref: Sodbusters to Subdivisions.

Fairey, Frank

Frank Fairey came to Calgary in 1884.

Ref: SAPD membership application files.

Fairley, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Fairley arrived in Calgary in 1881.

Ref: SAPD membership application files.

Faithorn, Edward

Edward Faithorn and his wife in 1889 farmed one mile south of Pincher Creek.

Ref: Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass p. 41.

Faithorn, Walter

Walter Faithorn, a brother of Edward Faithorn, ranched on Pincher Creek east of the town in 1882. A bachelor he later built a house and moved into the town of Pincher Creek.

Ref: Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass p. 41.

Falconer, James

James Falconer came to Calgary and Canmore areas in 1883. He was employed as a locomotive engineer.

Ref: SAPD membership application files, Re: James Falconer.

Farrel, J. D.

J. D. Farrel was employed by the CPR as an Assistant Supervisor of Bridge & Buildings in Calgary in August, 1884.

Farquharson, Isobel

Isobel Farquharson came to Cochrane in 1888.

Ref: SAPD membership application files, Re: J. Roy Farquharson.

Fennel, Bob

Bob Fennel was a frontiersman who acted as a guide and hunter for Dominion Land Survey parties. He guided Dan Riley and Ed McArthur from Winnipeg to High River Spitzie area in 1883. He worked there during the summer of 1883 and left for the north and was not seen in the area again.

Ref: Spitzie Days.

Few, A. B.

In 1886, Mr. Few purchased a ranch located on the North Fork River in the Pincher Creek area from Inderwick and Jonas Jones. Shortly after he brought in 2,000 head of cattle to the ranch which was thereafter known as the Few Ranch.

Ref: Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass p. 578.

Finnegan, John (additional information)

John Finnegan and his wife came to Gleichen from Ontario in 1890. John was a carpenter while Mrs Finnegan kept a boarding house. Later in 1903 they homesteaded in the Red Deer River area where the town of Finnegan and nearby ferry crossing bears their surname. John Finnegan died in Gleichen in 1924, his wife predeceased him in 1922.

Ref: The Gleichen Call p. 69.

Finnegan, John

John Finnegan was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1885.

Fish, Arthur Walter

Arthur Fish, born in New Hampshire, came to Pincher Creek in the early 1880's and became foreman of the Stewart & Christie ranch in the late 1880's. This operation was moved to the Fishburn district where Mr. Fish homesteaded the SE 1/4 of Sec.28-5-28-W5M. Mr. Fish was a good community worker who in 1897 he was appointed a Justice of Peace for the NWT. Mrs. Fish, born in Quebec in 1866, had two daughters and adopted a son.

Ref: Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass p. 419.

Fitzsimmons, Robert

Mr. Fitzsimmons homesteaded the NW 1/4, Sec.32-21-1-W5M prior to 1885. He worked as a cook for the supply wagons during the Riel Rebellion. In 1903 he moved to the Hesketh district near Drumheller.

Ref: Sodbusters to Subdivisions p. 39 & 79.

Fleetwood, John

John Fleetwood was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1887.

Fleetwood, John Henry & Jane

John H. Fleetwood, born March 20, 1860 in Lincoln England, came with his wife Jane (nee Cagill) to Canada in 1885. He initially settled in Calgary working for the CPR, he latter moved to Hatton Sask., and in 1890 moved to Lethbridge to work for the A.R. & I. and later for the Lethbridge Waterworks Dept. From 1911 to his death in 1936 he held various positions with the school board. They raised eight children (four boys and four girls) born between 1882 and 1898.

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Fleishman, Jacob

Jacob Fleishman was a rancher who at the age of 48 years became a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 2 located in Medicine Hat in 1889.

Fletcher, James

James, the son of Thomas Fletcher, homesteaded N 1/2, Sec 12-34-1-W5M in 1889 and SW1/4 of 12-34-1-W5M in 1895.

Ref: Olds First p. 277, & SAPD membership application files, Re: James Fletcher.

Flett, J. R.

Mr. Flett employed as a Superintendent of the CPR came to Canmore in 1888.

Ref: SAPD membership application files.

Flint, Charles & Emily

Charles Flint arrived in Manitoba in 1874 and moved to Calgary in 1884. He manufactured beer and porter that was considered second to none in the NWT at the time. His wife Emily was born in 1865 in Manitoba and his daughter Esa was born in 1885, also in Manitoba.

Ref: Calgary, Her Industries & Resources March, 1885.

Fogg, Samuel

Mr. Fogg began the first ferry service across the Bow River at Calgary in 1882.

Ref: Fort Calgary Quarterly-Fall 1983, Vol. 3.

Ford, J.P.

Mr. J. Ford was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1886.

Ford, W.N.

Mr. W. Ford was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1889.

Forrester, Robert

Robert Forrester was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1889.

Fortier, Philip & Adeline

Philip Fortier and his wife Adeline Thot, born in Montreal in 1863 and 1962 respectively, went to Fort Macleod prior to 1888. They later homesteaded in Cowley where usually once a month they traveled to Pincher Creek to obtain supplies and attend church. They had twelve children, two born in Fort Macleod and ten born in Cowley. Mr. Fortier died in 1923 at Cowley and his wife died in 1933 at San Francisco where four of her daughters lived.

Ref: Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass p. 859.

Fowler, Elmer Bruce

Elmer B. Fowler employed as a station agent became a chater member of the Masonic Lodge No. 2 located in Medicine Hat in 1889. He died August 5,1944 in Williamsport Penn.

Fraser, Angus (additional information)

Angus Fraser managed the HBC Elbow Post at Calgary (built in 1875) from 1878 until 1883 when Richard T. Hardisty took over as manager.

Ref: The Calgary Herald, Nov. 14, 1985.

Fraser, George D.

He arrived in Calgary in July, 1885 where he was employed as a photo engraver.

Ref: SAPD membership application files.

Fraser, George L.

George Fraser came to Calgary from Arnprior, Ontario in August, 1883. Shortly after with his wife's assistance they opened a fruit and confectionary line on Stephan Ave. They later established a large skating rink at the corner of Ostler and Stephan Ave that was used as a roller skating rink in the summer. They also catered to private and public parties.

Ref: Calgary, Her Industries & Resources March, 1885 & The Calgary Herald, July 08, 1950.

Fraser, Hugh & Emma

Hugh Fraser, born August 03, 1871 in Dunvegan, Ontario and Emma Louise Lloyd, born in London, England, married on November 20, 1889 at Calgary, NWT. Mr. Fraser had a dray business in Calgary and in 1893 homesteaded Sec 22-2-1-W5M. They later moved to SE1/4 Sec 16-21-1-W5M where he raised Clydesdale and Hackney horses in the Starmount district. Mr Fraser He was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1886. The Frasers had eight children. Mr Fraser died in 1947 and Mrs. Fraser in 1955.

Ref: Sodbusters to Subdivisions p. 448.

Fraser, Sandy

Sandy Fraser of Scottish descent homesteaded on land located in the Poplar Grove (Innisfail) district prior to 1883.

Ref: The Calgary Herald, July 08, 1950.

Frayser (or Fraser) A.

Mr. A. Frayser was recorded as a member of the Calgary Odd Fellows Lodge in 1886.

Freeman, Joseph Deane

Joseph Feeman came to Millarville in 1885 where he was employed as a rancher.

Ref: SAPD membership application files.

Fullerton, Thomas William

Thomas W. Fullerton arrived in Calgary in June 1883.

Ref: SAPD membership application files, Re: Mrs. Jessie Alberta Taylor.