| description: | Joseph Samuel Armitage Born In Newmarket, North York, On, In 1849. Came To Manitoba In 1879 Located At Tanner'S Crossing On Little Saskatchewan River (Now Known As Minnedosa). He Purchased 320 Acres Of Land, Later Buying A Portion Of The Townsite Making The First Survey Of Minnedosa And Giving The Town Its Present Name. Engaged In Millilng Buiness. Was Appointed Postmaster In 1883 |