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Early Russell Pioneers and the 1885 North West Rebellion
Henry Clee recounts Russell beginnings from the 1885 North West Rebellion through settlement. Major Boulton organized Boulton's Scouts, Russell youths fought, two friends fell. After the revolt, railway expansion, house building, and farm labor challenges shaped the town. agriculture and mills expanded with Millwood and Asessinpi flour operations fueling the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenry Clee
Henry Clee
Russell
Boulton
Red River
Dominion
Rusell
Manitoba North Western Railway
Puffing Billy
Millis
Millwood
Togo
Shell
Assiniboine
Asessinpi
Fred Tor