Hello Joyce, Anderson: James, Retired Farmer. Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, December 7, 1847. Son of Hugh and Elizabeth (Brown) Anderson. Married Mrs. Elizabeth Stackhouse, widow of John Stackhouse. Anderson family came to Canada in 1860, by sailing vessel, settled near Lucknow, Huron County, Ontario. Mr. Anderson came to Manitoba in 1877, worked on C.P.R. construction; bought a yoke of steers and a wagon, and after a journey of a week homesteaded near Plumas in 1877; has purchased much land and property with the years; was a member of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Westbourne for 38 years; on resigning in 1924 was presented with an address and a chain and locket by the members of the council, as a token of esteem. Postmaster of Plumas for 12 years; in the early days the office was known as Richmond, as there were several offices of that name, some confusion ensued in the delivery of mail; Mr. Anderson who had lived in California in his youth renamed the office Plumas (This is the Spanish name for California). Member of the Board of the Agricultural Society. An Orangeman. Independent in politics, taken a keen interest in everything pertaining to the good of the community, and is locally known as "The Mayor of Plumas." Pioneers and Prominent People of Manitoba Canadian Publicity Co. 1925 p109 Hope it helps, Karen ---------- > From: dawn anderson <dan.dawn@dlcwest.com> > To: CAN-MB-WINNIPEG-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [MBWINNIPEG-L] Dyer names > Date: Thursday, March 09, 2000 9:29 PM > > Thanks for your info. Would you chack out another please - James Anderson. > Thanks Joyce > > Stine wrote: > > > Everyone, > > Here are the two Dyer names for those interested. > > DYER: Brigadier-General Hugh, C.M.G., D.S.O. Farmer. Son of Captain H.M. > > Dyer, R.N. and Mrs. Dyer. Came to Canada in the early "Eighties. A > > pioneer of the Minnedosa District. Long connected with Canadian Militia, > > 12th Manitoba Dragoons) Overseas with First Contingent, C.E.F. Major 2nd > > in Command 5th Battalion. Saw much distinguished service. Colonel, O.C. > > 5th Battalion. Brigadier-General. Awarded C.M.G. and D.S.O. Contested > > Marquette Constituency in Conservative interest in Federal Election of > > 1921, defeated by Hon. Mr. Crerar. Address, Minnedosa, Man. > > > > Pioneers and Prominent People of Manitoba > > Canadian Publicity Co. > > 1925 > > pp 162-163 > > > > DYER: Lieutenant-Colonel William Alexander, General Agent, Manitoba > > Telephone System, Manitoba Government. Born at Ardrisich, Argyle, > > Scotland, 1866. Son of Captain H.M. Dyer, R.N. and Mrs. Dyer. Married > > Mrs. M.A. Chalmers, June, 15, 1913. Educated at Kelly College, Tavistock, > > Devon, Eng. Came to Manitoba, March 23, 1883. Long connected with the > > Militia. Instructional work with Canada Permanent Forces. Saw Service > > with the Canadian forces in South African Campaign. Joined C.E.F. 107th > > Battalion, Major 2nd in Command. Overseas, France after second Battle of > > Ypres for Canada; returned to France, February, 1917. Wounded at Vimy > > Ridge, April 1917. Returned to France July, 1917. Battle of Lens. > > Lieut.-Colonel O.C. 10th Battalion, February, 1919. Returned to Canada, > > August 26, 1919. Member, Canadian Club and United Service Club. Anglican > > Church. Address- 147 Woodhaven, Sturgeon Creek, Man. > > > > Pioneers and Prominent People of Manitoba > > Canadian Publicity Co. > > 1925 > > p 162 > > > > Hope these help someone. > > Karen > > > > ==== CAN-MB-WINNIPEG Mailing List ==== > > Canada GenWeb Awards > > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6625/cgwaward.html > > Vote for your favourite CanadaGenWeb site > > > > > ==== CAN-MB-WINNIPEG Mailing List ==== > Canada GenWeb Awards > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6625/cgwaward.html > Vote for your favourite CanadaGenWeb site