Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Tim Cochrane to present on The Linklaters: People of the border lakes & Isle Royale at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6.
Cochrane has been researching the story of the Linklater family for years. His quest to find historical documentation of elusive documents relating to the Linklaters is a story in and of itself. The resulting work is an extraordinary example of combining genealogy and history to chronicle a tale that might previously have been little known.
Linklater history goes back to Canada and Native Americans on both sides of the border. These early residents of our area were mentors to many early conservationists, including Sigurd Olson. In addition, many noted Cook County families were related to Tchi-Ki-Wis, one of the Linklaters, such as the Powells of Saganaga, the Caribous of Grand Portage, and the Cook family for whom our county is named.
Cochrane is expected to address the trials and tribulations of doing historical research through genealogy, and some of the historical hurdles he has encountered, along with some he expected to find, but has not – yet. His presentation will combine the travails of his research project, as well as present a more clear picture of the Linklaters and their legacy.
This event is free and open to the general public.
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