Quebec Canada

Bersiamite Tribe

The Bersiamite Indians, a small Algonquian tribe of the Montagnais group, inhabited the banks of the Bersimis River near its entry into the St. Lawrence River. Known to the French early on, they were peaceful and quickly influenced by missionaries. They gathered annually with other tribes at Tadoussac for trade, but many tribes have diminished due to civilization. By 1902, a trading post named Bersimis had approximately 405 Indians, although it is unclear how many were of Bersiamite descent.

Pennacook Tribe

The Pennacook Indians, a confederacy of Algonquian tribes, inhabited the Merrimac River basin, covering parts of New Hampshire, northeast Massachusetts, and southern Maine. They shared linguistic ties with southern tribes and allied predominantly with northern tribes and the French. Under the leadership of Passaconaway, their confederacy included tribes such as Agawam, Nashua, and Pennacook proper. Devastated by smallpox, their population dwindled, and during King Philip’s War, many allied with hostile tribes. Ultimately, they retreated to Canada or westward to escape conflict, where they became known for their opposition to English colonies.

Pocomtuc Tribe

The Pocomtuc Tribe, also known as the Deerfield Indians, inhabited areas along the Deerfield and Connecticut rivers in Massachusetts, with their main village located near present-day Deerfield. They were a dominant group in the Connecticut Valley and were involved in conflicts with other tribes, such as the Mohegan under Uncas, and later allied with the Narraganset and Tunxis against colonial forces during King Philip’s War. Following the war, many fled to Scaticook and eventually joined other tribes in Quebec around 1754.

Biography of George T. Wilson

George T. Wilson, born in Quebec in October 1839, has made significant contributions to the commerce of Rock Island County through his exceptional skills as a carriage iron worker. After moving to Moline with his family in 1892, he served as foreman at D. M. Sechler Carriage Company for seven years before health issues led him to briefly retire. In 1902, he returned to the industry at the Velie Carriage Company. A dedicated member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Masonic Lodge, Wilson is respected as one of the finest carriage iron workers in the state.

Biography of Julius T. Fyfer

Julius T. Fyfer, born in 1843 in Quebec and later moving to New York, became a prominent figure in Huntington, Oregon. After serving in the Civil War, he worked in Pennsylvania’s oil fields before joining the westward expansion of the railroad. He contributed significantly to railway construction, witnessing the completion of the transcontinental line. Fyfer also engaged in mining, established a mercantile business in 1887, and served as postmaster. A committed Democrat, he is known for his community involvement and entrepreneurial spirit.

Biography of Thomas Guinean

Thomas Guinean, born in Quebec in 1838, became a prominent hotelier in the Pacific Northwest. Orphaned at eleven, he moved to the U.S. and eventually arrived in San Francisco in 1852. Over the years, he managed several hotels, including the American Hotel in Coloma and the Arcade Hotel in Sacramento, which served as a key venue for California’s legal and political elite. In 1881, he moved to Portland and transformed the Esmond Hotel into a premier establishment, earning a reputation for hospitality and business acumen.