Robert Dempsey (son of James Dempsey & Margaret Wear) and his Indian wife, Margaret (sister of Chief Tendoy) were amongst the first settlers in Montana.

In August of this year a reunion is being held at Deer Lodge, MT. Please see the announcement below. If you are related to these Dempseys, please consider yourself invited. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Anita Grant Steele
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Deer Lodge
Family Reunion

Grant
Breland
Indian Woman at Oxford House
MacDonald Kittson
Higgins
McLauren
LaVatta
Stuart
Dempsey


Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6, 2005

Various branches of these families will be represented at this reunion, making this the first time in over 130 years these families have been in Deer Lodge at the same time.

Families to meet at the Grant-Kohr’s Ranch at 10 A.M. Friday, August 5,
for tours of the ranch, group photos and info on activities to follow.

For more information,
To suggest activities of interest,
To confirm you are attending (not mandatory),
Contact:
Anita Grant Steele
34 Hart Crescent
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A-4R4
Canada
867-667-4675 (evenings)