Horace Strawberry
| Horace Strawberry | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Middleman |
| Employer | Hudson's Bay Company |
Horace Strawberry was a Hudson's Bay Company servant connected with Lac la Pluie. In 1868, Horace Strawberry signed a contract with the Hudson's Bay Company as a middleman (place of work given as "HB [MB] Norway House").[1] In 1870, Horace Strawberry signed a contract with the Hudson's Bay Company as a middleman (place of work given as "HB [NT] Athabasca").[2]
Contracts
| Year | Age | Origin | Work location | Occupation | Terms and notes (index) | HBCA reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 | Can [ON] Lac La Pluie | HB [MB] Norway House | Middleman | 24 pa. + 2 gratuity (1) his mark | A.32/20 fo.107 | |
| 1870 | Can [ON] Lac La Pluie | HB [NT] Athabasca | Middleman | 24 pa.+ 2 gratuity (1) his mark wages given in body of document as 22 pa | A.32/55 fo.177 |
References
- ↑ Hudson's Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, servant's contract, 1868, A.32/20, fo. 107. HBCA Servants' Contracts index.
- ↑ Hudson's Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, servant's contract, 1870, A.32/55, fo. 177. HBCA Servants' Contracts index.