To-day I reached Prince Rupert, BC after an overnite Ferry ride from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. Distance from St. John's Nfld is 7742K's. Next stop Terrace, BC, 147K's [See log of complete trip dated 28 Nov 2008, first entry]
The picture above is that of my GGGrandfather, Joseph Stanzel bc 1795 place tbd
He was in Napoleons Army to Moscow in 1812 and made it home. Left next year for Belfast Ire ??. Ended up in the British 60th Regiment, how I do not know, came to Canada with that Reg't and settled in Goulbourn Twp, Carleton County. Lived the rest of his life near Ashton
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