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Dear Saskatchewan GenWeb Enthusiasts,

We come bearing exciting news for those who have journeyed through the corridors of the old Provincial Saskatchewan GenWeb site hosted by Rootsweb and Ancestry. Fear not, for our webpages will not only endure but thrive in a new digital haven!

New Beginnings, Rejuvenated Dedication:

Discover our revamped home at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan. This transition marks the continuation of our unwavering commitment to document the rich history of Saskatchewan. The legacy of the one-room schoolhouses, cemetery headstones, historical maps, and the plethora of placenames will persist.

Navigating History's Landscape:

As we weave through the diversity of Saskatchewan's past, these webpages serve as a compass, guiding you to the closest one-room schoolhouse, a church or cemetery, or the nearest town or Rural Municipality for your genealogical or historical quest.

Patreon: A Beacon of Support:

The heart of this journey lies in the support of our growing Patreon community. With their encouragement, we've secured a new domain and web hosting provider"ensuring that the flame of this service continues to burn bright.:

Grow With Us::

Join our Patreon community, become a pillar in our efforts to persist year after year. Your support is not just a contribution; it's a testament to the value of preserving the stories that make Saskatchewan unique.:

Visit Our New Webpages::

Explore the evolving Saskatchewan GenWeb at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/. The digital canvas is ready to be painted with the vibrant strokes of history.:

Support Us on Patreon::

Behind every webpage update, every historical map scanned, and every record documented, there is a dedicated team of volunteers. If you find our service beneficial, consider supporting us through Patreon. Your contribution ensures that the Saskatchewan GenWeb remains a beacon for historians, genealogists, and the public.:

Gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com::

We express our deep gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com for providing the foundation upon which this digital tapestry was woven. Now, as we transition, we seek your support in finding paid web hosting.:

Sustaining a Legacy::

The Saskatchewan GenWeb service has been a cornerstone for those seeking to unravel the past. Today, we invite you to stand with us in ensuring its continued existence for generations to come.:

Join Us in This Exciting Chapter::

Visit https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan and witness the renaissance of the Saskatchewan GenWeb. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for your enduring passion for history.:

Warm regards,:

The Saskatchewan GenWeb Team



 

 

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C A N A D A

 

Backstairs Gossip

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Saskatchewan

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Letters from Canada 1892 to 1893

 

The following letters were written to my grandmother Martha Palmer (nee Morgan) by her friend and namesake Martha Pritchard."" They had obviously been in domestic service together just prior to the start of the correspondence, in the area of Hay-on-Wye, which is on the borders of Herefordshire, in England, with Wales, in an area we call "The Golden Valley"." At the time they would have been in their late teens or early twenties.

 

Martha Pritchard then obtained a post with the Humphreys family at "Cannington Manor, Assiniboia-North West Territories - Canada, (now in Saskatchewan)." It was some 40 miles from Moosomin, in what is now the Moose Mountain Provincial Park area." This is not the town named Assiniboia today, which exists further to the south west, but the province which was later merged into Saskatchewan.

 

At almost the same time grandmother obtained a post with a Dr. Palmer (no relation) in Mortlake, London.

 

The correspondence began in May 1892 upon Martha Pritchard's arrival at Cannington Manor." The photostats, which we have, are of letters written between May 1892 and October 1893." The last letter shows that Martha had completed her year of service and had moved to the home of her uncle - Thomas Greenow (her mother's brother) - in New York State."" She was then looking for another position in that area, and we have no idea what became of her after that.

 

The originals of the letters were presented to the Dominion Archivist by my uncle, who was lecturing in Canada, and entered into the Public Archives of Canada in 1974." Canadian National Archive - Reference MIKAN 102097.

 

 

John Palmer



Letters from Canada 1892 to 1893

Saskatchewan Parks- Cannington Manor
(Email Joan Adams)

Stanier Family fonds - 451 pages scanned by Canadiana.org
from the Canadian National Library and Archives microfilm H1229
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The digitization includes Stanier family correspondence,
1885-1953 concerning Cannington Manor in Saskatchewan



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