Sunday 2 April 2017

Canada 150 - Portage La Prairie, Manitoba






During our country's 150th anniversary celebration of confederation I will write posts titled Canada 150 with a link to a publication or website I find that may help you tell the story of your Canadian ancestors.
Click on the Canada 150 label on the right or at the bottom to see all the posts.

Today I have for you...


History of Portage La Prairie, MB




Do you know what a fenceviewer is? A pathmaster? I didn't either, but this booklet will tell you who was given the job and what their duties are.




... like this 3rd duty of a pathmaster...



The poundkeepers are responisble for stray or neglected animals



If an animal trespasses and damages a fence, it is the Fenceviewers that decides what to award the claimant.

Any person appointed for these posts not doing his duties will be penalized.


Relevant Links

The Tread of the Pioneers: Portage La Prairie

Person Index for The Tread of the Pioneers (opens pdf)

Rural municipality of Portage La Prairie by-laws 1914 for the guidance of fenceviewers, poundkeepers, pathmasters, etc (lots of names)




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