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This information can help you determine significant cultural, ecclesiastical, and political events in the history of Alberta. Changes in geographical boundaries and ownership of land are especially important in determining where to search for the records of your ancestors. | This information can help you determine significant cultural, ecclesiastical, and political events in the history of Alberta. Changes in geographical boundaries and ownership of land are especially important in determining where to search for the records of your ancestors. | ||
The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements: | The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements: | ||
*'''1670''' Today’s [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Alberta Alberta] was a part of the territory given to the Hudson’s Bay Company. | *'''1670''' Today’s [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Alberta Alberta] was a part of the territory given to the Hudson’s Bay Company. | ||
*'''1691 '''Henry Kelsey of the Hudson's Bay Company sights the eastern limits of Alberta.<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1302560367139_617" /> | |||
*'''1754-1755''' Anthony Henday, also of the Hudson's Bay Company, becomes the first white man to enter the Alberta area and the first to sight the Rocky Mountains. | |||
*'''1777–1778''' First trading post on Lake Athabasca was established. | *'''1777–1778''' First trading post on Lake Athabasca was established. | ||
*'''1778''' Fort Chipewyan was founded. | *'''1778''' Fort Chipewyan was founded. | ||