File:Annie Bey, John Bey and others with Moose (20146345262).jpg
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Annie Bey (seated), John Bey Sr (far left), Bill Schwager (back and second from left), Wilfred Bey (?), and two unknown men on right with moose head. Much has been written about John Bey Sr. as told by John Bey Jr. in the 'Oxen and the Axe' available from the CDHS online bookstore www.cloynepioneermuseum.ca The following are some excerpts: 'The legendary John Bey built his cabin on the lower Mazinaw so long ago. The place where their cabin stood can still be found in the scrub maples of the old clearing on land now owned by Harry Levere, a little southeast of the first road allowance above the foot of the Mazinaw (Levere Road). The few remaining timbers are scorched by fire. Johnny Bey's wife (Annie) died in that fire in 1924. She was unable to get around by herself very well and she was alone in the cabin when the fire started. John Bey is credited for discovering Bey Mines (Ore Chimney Mine) near Harlowe and also the Big Dipper Mine on the north shore of Mississagagon. The Beys came up the Mississippi chain of lakes and rivers from the St. Regis reserve near Cornwall. Their forebears had come over from the Colonies after the American Revolution with Sir John Johnson and were give the reserve near St. Regis. The family was interested in coming here (Mazinaw) because of an offer by the Canadian Government. The Bey family went to school here but most of them found their future elsewhere. There were 5 girls and 4 boys. Tillie (Matilda Bey, daughter of Johnny) married Bill Schwager and they made their home on the point not far from their parents. The other girls, Lotta, Mary, Kate and Annie married and moved away. The 4 boys, John, Charlie, Wilfred and Pete were adept at all the Indian skills and crafts. The local young bloods used to go trapping with them and camping far up the lake and surrounding country. John and Wilfred were excellent fiddlers and much in demand to play at dances as was Johnny Bey Sr. Johnny Bey made and sold beautiful baskets made from white ash from his horse and creaky wagon. He also kept some stock and cut marsh hay at Wolfe Lake (now called Joe Perry Lake). John Bey was famous for his canoe building. Two of his canoes were at Bon Echo, sold to Mrs. Denison for $100.00 each. Johnny Bey predeceased his wife Annie and was buried in Flinton.' |
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| Author | Cloyne and District Historical Society from Cloyne, Canada |
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