DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM GRANT OF TROIS-RIVIERES

REUNION TEA

In the mid 1700s our Grants left Scotland and arrived in Canada. In the two hundred and

 fifty years since, areas of our history became clouded, confused and even lost.

An interest in culture and history resulted in a decades long attempt to fill the many gaps.

One of the persistent questions was, "Are „our‟ Grants related to the Cuthbert Grants?"

In spite of the advances made restoring our history, it was not until the introduction of  DNA testing that a definitive answer was provided. Some of our male Grants and some male descendants of Cuthbert Grant agreed to join the Clan Grant DNA Project. The results of those first tests declared there was "less than a 5% chance of a common ancestor in the last 4-500 years". Effectively, the question was answered with another question: "If we're not related to the Cuthbert Grants, who are we?" The same DNA results answered: We are the same line as the Chiefs of Grant. More specifically, we are the Glenlochy line (aka the MacRobbies) which traditionally holds that we descend from an illegitimate son of Robert Grant the Ambassador.

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DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM GRANT OF TROIS-RIVIERES

REUNION TEA

With

GUESTS OF HONOUR

SIR JAMES GRANT, LORD STRATHSPEY, CHIEF OF GRANT

and

MRS. JUDY LEWIS

Fort Garry Hotel, 222, Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Friday, July 13, 2012

12:30 – 5:00 P.M.

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GRANT REUNION TEA

With GUESTS OF HONOUR

SIR JAMES GRANT, LORD STRATHSPEY, CHIEF OF GRANT

and

MRS. JUDY LEWIS

at the

Fort Garry Hotel, 222, Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Friday, July 13, 2012

12:30 – 5:00 P.M.

As limited ticket availability is expected, please complete and return the Summary sheet as

soon as possible. Tickets will be available on a "first come, first served‟  basis.

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DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM GRANT OF TROIS-RIVIERES

REUNION TEA

With

SIR JAMES GRANT, LORD STRATHSPEY & MRS. JUDY LEWIS

SILENT AUCTION

The following items are the display items  for the benefit of the Reunion Tea guests on July 13, 2012.  All items are relevant to William Grant of Trois-Rivieres & descendants, fur trade history and our Grants' involvement in the fur trade since the mid 1700s.  These items will be auctioned and the profits will be donated to The Grant Kohrs Ranch, Deer Lodge, Montana, and The Old Manse, Duthil, Scotland.

1.  3' x 12' family chart depicting the descendants of William Grant of Trois-Rivieres.  Also depicts relationships with many other fur trade families.

2.  2' x 3' colour map of Rupert's Land displaying the forts. An added menu identifies the forts and the dates our Grants served at various forts.  The menu also provides mileages between relivant locations.

3.  2' x 3' colour map of the War of 1812, depicting key figures and battle locations.  Richard Grant's portrait has been added and Chateauguay, where he served in 1813, has been highlighted. He was then 19 years old.

4.  2' x 6' colour chart of the Grant DNA Y-STR results from the Grant DNA Project, including the Chiefs Grant/Stewart. These tests determined our Grants are the same line as the Chiefs of Grant. The names of our participating Grants have been noted with their kit numbers.

5. NEW!  13" x 19" B&W aerial photo of buildings on 27-6-4 near Carman, Manitoba.  These buildings include one of Johnny Grant's Red River log house.  This photo has never been publicly viewed.  Besides his Deer Lodge, Montana, home, this photo and #6 and #7 are the only known pictures of Johnny Grant's buildings.  Items #5,  #6, and #7 together display 3 sides of Johnny Grant's building.   4/4 Limited Printing. Superior glossy paper; fade resistant.  Donated by Anita Steele.

6.  NEW!  13" x 19" B&W photo.  Johnny Grant's house on 27-6-4 near Carman, Manitoba, is the photo background.  Most of the roof is not included in the photo, but the Red River log construction is unmistakable. This photo has never been publicly viewed.  Besides his Deer Lodge, Montana, home, this photo and items #5 and #7 are the only known pictures of Johnny Grant's buildings.  Items #5,  #6, and #7 together display 3 sides of Johnny Grant's building.   4/4 Limited Printing. Superior glossy paper; fade resistant.  Donated by Anita Steele.

7.  NEW! 13" x 19" B&W photo of an oil painting on a wooden board.  The painting was done by Mrs. Eileen Kippen, who's family has owned and lived on 27-6-4 since the 1940s.  The painting shows the front and side of Johnny Grant's log house.  This picture has never been publicly viewed.  Besides his Deer Lodge, Montana, home, this photo and items #5 and #6 are the only known pictures of Johnny Grant's buildings.  Items #5,  #6, and #7 together display 3 sides of Johnny Grant's building.   4/4 Limited Printing. Superior glossy paper; fade resistant.  Donated by Anita Steele.

8. Multiple 3" x 6.5" x 1/4" pieces of maple and mahogany branded with Johnny Grant's 'Lazy G'.

The brands were made with Johnny Grant's original horse brand, which dates to c1860.  Donated

by Johnny Grant descendant and owner of the brand, Antoinette Major.

9.  Set of 4 maps displaying what Europeans knowledge of North America was in 1670, 1767, 1795 and 1870.  Footnotes added to indicate the arrival and movements of Grants and relations.  Printed on 13" x 19" superior glossy paper; fade resistant.  Donated by Anita Steele

10.  Set of 6 colour photographs of 'old' Inverlochy Castle taken in 2012.  This area is the place of origin of William Grant of Trois-Rivieres.  Printed on superior glossy paper; fade resistant.  Donated by Anita Steele.

11.  4 hand blown glass ornaments approximately 2" high.  A small praying angel atop a 1/4" wide vial containing 5 small genuine Klondike gold nuggets.  Can be worn as a necklace or used as an ornament. Individually packaged.  Created & donated by Anita Steele.

12.  Northern photograph by internationally recognized photographer, Richard Hartmier.

13.  Collection of LaVatta history by Eugene Mark Felsman.  126 pages in sleeves; in binder.

14. 1 autographed copy of A Son of the Fur Trade ~ The Memoirs of Johnny Grant, edited by Gerhard Ens.  This is the first complete memoirs of Johnny Grant and is strongly supported with footnotes and genealogical data. Winner of the 2008 Manitoba Historical Society, Margaret McWilliams Award. The book's editor, Gerhard Ens, is a history professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonto, AB.  Donated by Gerhard Ens. 

15.  2 autographed copies of From Rupert's Land to Canada: Essays in Honour of John E. Foster

by Professor Theodore Binnema (Editor), Associate Professor Gerhard Ens (Editor) and Roderick Macleod (Editor).  Chapter 7 is written by Gerhard Ens and concentrates on Johnny Grant.  Gerhard Ens is a history professor at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.  Donated by Gerhard Ens.

16.  1 autographed copy of Gail Morin's new book, First Metis Families of Quebec 1622-1748.  Gail, a former teacher, is internationally recognized as Metis researcher and writer and is responsible for the transcriptions of many mission and church records crucial to Metis genealogy.  Donated by Gail Morin.

17.  Map of Scotland identifying the Parish of Kirkmichael and communities such as Inverlochy.  This is the area William Grant of Trois-Rivieres came from.  Donated by Anita Steele.

18.  Map of Scotland identifying the various parishes, dates and availability of Old Parochial Records.  Donated by Anita Steele.

19.  Multiple discs, each containing copies of each of the displays, each of the auction items, and the file of the photographs used for the Photofetti.

Each guest will receive a complimentary disc with their registration package. Additional discs will be available only at the Tea and at the Carman excursion for a yet to be determined price. 

20.  Autographed copy of Yukon historian, Michael Gates' new book, Dalton's Gold Rush Trail: Exploring the Route of the Klondike Cattle Drives.  There is evidence Johnny Grant intended to participate in the attempts to move cattle into the Klondike, but changed his mind when "stories of hardships of the trail started filtering back".  Michael's new book may be the adventure Johnny Grant missed.  Donated by Michael Gates.

21.  Conrad Kohrs bought Johnny Grant's ranch at Deer Lodge, Montana and became the cattle baron of Montana. This specific book is a first edition and is one of a very limited publication.  There are numerous very high quality photos in it which were originally part of Conrad Kohrs' personal collection but which are no longer available for public viewing.  The book's condition is catagorized "collectable".  Originally, this book was the property of Conrad Kohrs' grandson who gifted it to a friend.  Recently, the book returned home to Conrad Kohrs' great granddaughter, Patricia Nell Warren.  Patricia was raised on the ranch, is an author, journalist, publisher, and outspoken, nationally recognized advocate of human rights. 

Donated by Patricia Nell Warren.