Terry Who is the ancestor you are trying to connect to Hippolyte and do you have any existing information on that person? Name, any dates, spouse, children, any known siblings. Did they settle at White Earth or where? Indian agent records at that time would most likely have some detail and NWC records should also have communications regarding the incident. Federick & Elizabeth Ayer did not arrive at Sandy Lake until about 1831 and I know of no other missionaries in the area before them so that part would not be considered. I have not seen any single source for William Aitken's communications but I believe all NWC records and communications were kept. Back to the White Earth question. Fairly good family tree were compiled on those that were allotted lands there and these records have been microfilmed. The Minnesota Historical Society has these. They also have many of reels of records stored at the National Archives. If any of the descendents are enrolled the enrollment office may have what you want as well. Larry -----Original Message----- From: Trashound@aol.com [mailto:Trashound@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 9:39 PM To: NISHNAWBE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NISHNAWBE] Sandy Lake/Wm Aitken records Hello Listers - Larry, this is probably best directed at you since this is your neck of the woods! I have recently discovered an ancestor of mine worked for Aitken as a boatman at Sandy Lake and was killed by a Leech Lake Indian called "the Nut" in 1822. I was wondering if anyone has any information on Aitken's post records that might be of help to me in tracking down this ancestor. His name was Hippolyte Rhel, Relle, Rielle. I am trying to verify he is the father of my ancestor who was brought to live at the Sault after he was killed. I would also like to verify any possible siblings. I doubt I will find a name for the Indian woman who was his mate, but you never know! Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated! Thanks! Terry ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237