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image no.: 14994
contact sheet: A0467
collection: Miscellaneous Collection
description: Col. Samuel Lawrence Bedson, 1842 -1891. He Came West With Wolseley Expedition In 1870. Remained In Fort Garry To Take Charge Of Prisoners At Lower Fort Garry. In 1871 Was Appointed Warden Of Manitoba Penitentiary Until 1876 And Then From That Date At Stony Mountain. In Charge Of Transport Service For North West Rebellion In 1885. He Died Suddenly In 1891 And Was Buried At St. John'S Cathedral Cemetary. (See A0633-19579)
subject(s): JailsMilitaryNorth West RebellionPersonalities
date: 1876