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HENRY DORRELL - A MOOSE JAW PIONEER
Authored by Henry D. Kent
BEFORE HE MARRIED, 1881-1891
Henry’s family were prominent farmers in England for generations, but they never enjoyed ownership of the lands they farmed. They were always tenants. Therefore, the opportunity to own farmland in Canada excited Henry. In 1881, at the age of 21, he made the 11-day voyage to Canada. His first job was sheering sheep for $15.00 per month, near London, Ontario. He was laid off in the fall then took a second job driving a wagon for a coal dealer. The owner ...more Story
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Western Development Museum
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Dorry Kent
689 Cassiar Crescent
Kelowna BC V1V 1M7
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