McCanna family
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between Main and Pleasant, around the corner from mother Bridgett. | between Main and Pleasant, around the corner from mother Bridgett. | ||
| − | Sister '''Bridgette''' | + | Sister '''Bridgette''' soon marries [[Charles Johnson]] (1878). Johnson was one of the original suttlers, with the troops in the cantonment. He was the first merchant to set up shop when they were evicted from camp to the site of Oldtown. He and Bridgette were also the first white parents in the area. Bridgett is supposed to have married Patrick Fox some time before 1885, but what little material there is about this, is confusing. |
'''James''' arrives at least by 1878 and his family follows in 1881. James is listed as a teamster and a railroad contractor in 1878 and 1881. They built a hotel at the corner of Casey and Jew St in old Milestown in 1878 and moved the building to Miles City in 1880. Known as the "Tongue River House" or more often, "Mrs. McCanna's house". | '''James''' arrives at least by 1878 and his family follows in 1881. James is listed as a teamster and a railroad contractor in 1878 and 1881. They built a hotel at the corner of Casey and Jew St in old Milestown in 1878 and moved the building to Miles City in 1880. Known as the "Tongue River House" or more often, "Mrs. McCanna's house". | ||
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During 1885, Mrs. B. McCanna spent $2000 on 2 buildings and Mrs. M. McCanna spent $800 on a residence (according to a list of construction for the year). | During 1885, Mrs. B. McCanna spent $2000 on 2 buildings and Mrs. M. McCanna spent $800 on a residence (according to a list of construction for the year). | ||
| − | In 1885 the Government opened up Alaska to self rule and started urging immigration, the McCannas heard the call. Patrick H. Fox and his wife, Madge McCanna, went to Douglas, Alaska in the Fall of 1885. | + | In 1885 the Government opened up Alaska to self rule and started urging immigration, the McCannas heard the call. Patrick H. Fox and his wife, Madge (sic) (should be Bridgett) McCanna, went to Douglas, Alaska in the Fall of 1885. |
Apr 1886 ad: Leave your clothes at the Miles City dying works back of McCanna's. | Apr 1886 ad: Leave your clothes at the Miles City dying works back of McCanna's. | ||
