Capt. Sir Cecil Edward Denny B.T.

Capt. Sir Cecil Edward Denny B.T.

Born: 14 December 1850
Died: 24 August 1928
Age: 77 Years 8 Months 10 Days
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Epitaph

He knew not fear. A born optimist

Description

Transcription of entire headstone:

'In memory of Captain Sir Cecil Edward Denny BT.

Sixth Baronet of Tralee Castle, Ireland

Born in Hampshire, England 14th Dec, 1850

Died in Edmonton Alberta 24th August 1928

Crossed the plains in 1874 as Inspector in the original North West Mounted Police

Co-founder of Forts Macleod and Calgary

Honorary Chieftain in Blackfoot Nation

Indian Agent, Government Archivist,

Explorer, Pioneer, Adventurer & Author

He knew not fear. A born optimist'

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BillionGraves.com record for Capt. Sir Cecil Edward Denny B.T. (14 December 1850 - 24 August 1928), BillionGraves Record Union Cemetery , Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America