Henry Kelsey (c. 1667 - 1724), aka the Boy Kelsey, was an English fur trader, explorer, and sailor who played an important role in establishing the Hudson's Bay Company.
Kelsey was born and married in East Greenwich, south-east of central London.[1]
He was employed by HBC (The Hudson's Bay Company) when he was a teen. He travelled with the Cree. During the years 1690 to 1691, Kelsey explored what is now northern Manitoba from Hudson Bay to the Saskatchewan River. He is traditionally believed to be the first recorded white man to see what is now the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
He is the first European known to have seen the prairies, the great buffalo herds, the grizzly bears, and the many Plains tribes.[2]
He returned to England in 1722 and died two years later, being buried in St Alfege's Church, Greenwich, where there is a commemorative plaque to his name.[1]
where did henry kelsey live
Yes he did. He had a boy named John Kelsey.
Henry Kelsey traveled by ship and canoe. When he was on land he walked
Henry Kelsey came to Canada to work for the HBC in fur trade.
Henry Kelsey was a British fur trader. He was one of the youngest involved in his trade. The name of his ship is unknown.
where did henry kelsey live
Yes he did. He had a boy named John Kelsey.
Henry Kelsey traveled by ship and canoe. When he was on land he walked
why is henry kelsey important
Henry Kelsey has written: 'St. Aidan and St. Cuthbert'
Henry Kelsey was sponsored by the Hudson's Bay Company for his explorations and expeditions in North America during the late 17th century.
Henry Kelsey came to Canada to work for the HBC in fur trade.
Henry Kelsey had his third voyage across England from 1690-1693.
Henry Kelsey Senior Public School was created in 1970.
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Henry Kelsey was a British fur trader. He was one of the youngest involved in his trade. The name of his ship is unknown.
Henry Kelsey Senior Public School's motto is 'Prepare today, Succeed Tomorrow!'.