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Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Our Story:
Harry and Katherine Fitton Family
A Brief History of the Fitton Family of Nipawin, Saskatchewan written by the children of Harry and Katherine Fitton:
Harry's Parents:
Our paternal Grandfather, George Arthur Fitton, was born on April 9, 1875 at Lindley, Yorkshire, England. He emigrated from Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England to Canada in April of 1905. "It was the idea of a free gift of 160 acres of land that brought me to Canada," he was quoted as saying. He arrived in Canada with limited funds and headed for Saskatchewan with the intent of farming. However, apparently as soon as he ...more Story
Related Links:
Western Development Museum
Contact:
Katherine Fitton
1133 Henleaze Avenue
Moose Jaw SK S6H 3V8
Canada
kfitton@wdm.ca
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