Nelson S. Gerrard,

NORM: here is a little more back ground on Nelson and his book(s)... interesting. Funny how my dad's side is from the Icelandic River Settlemnt area ... and Mom's from the Red River Settlement area ... Dad's side not here so long as Mom's of course, since about 1872 Mom's side more rooted thru local Natives, mostly local Cree/Ojibway and later fur trade, early 1800's for my Grandfathers side, granny not sure dates... FRANCE and local CREE. Environment ... was harsh and took its toll on all the settlers. The Natives "arrived" from else where at some point ...they didn't just materialize ... how did they get "here" anyways???? WHEN? But then people are like viruses, they spread easily and go forth and multiply grin Maybe they got zapped over here by some Pixie Witch?

Military history? ... Mark??? Any input here?

Canadian settlement and growth in general, pretty interesting and amazing, and its STILL such a "NEW" country.

okay ... back to what I intended to post but got yapping away as ever ;P

Nelson S. Gerrard is a noted author, historian, genealogist and
is also the official historian of the Icelandic National League.

Mr. Gerrard is the author of "The Icelandic River Saga" - an
account of the Icelandic River settlement in Manitoba - which
has become a standard reference book for the history of the
Icelandic settlements in general; and the illustrator of "Icelandic
Settlers in America."
He is currently working on Gimlunga Saga - a three-volume
illustrated history of Gimili and the Virdirnes settlement in
Manitoba, from its inception in 1875 up to the present.

You, as a historian, probably know almost everything I just wrote ... m? I'm just learning and piecing my family history as I go.

I certainly feel rooted and like I belong. More so, the more I learn

I LOVE hearing other peoples stories too Always did! Behind every face is lifetimes and another little piece of the puzzle that creates our world. cool.

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Carman