This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Douglas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/275.269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Belfast, Prince Edward Island, Canada, founded in August 1803, owes its existence to Lord Selkirk. Selkirk's work in Canada, extended beyond Belfast to Baldoon (later Wallaceburg) in Ontario, as well as to Red River, the precursor to Winnipeg. Aptly named "The Silver Chief" by the five Indian chiefs with whom he negotiated a land treaty at Red River, the fifth Earl of Selkirk spent an immense fortune in helping Scottish emigrants relocate themselves in Canada. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.