Thanks to John, Bette and Nicki for answering my question about Red River Cart. I now know what they are, and learned a lot about the metis people as well. The fiddle tune is called Red River Cart Polka. There's also a Red River Cart Jig and a Red River Cart Waltz. This is such a helpful list! I've been the recipient of some photocopies from a lister. I enjoy reading about others' questions and the answers given. I believe the e term is SKS (some kind soul). This list is filled with them!! Alice Researching surnames: MERRITT, SIMPSON, COUTTS, BROWN, KING, LAMMON, BECKER, DEMMER.