David Thompson

Fur trader, surveyor and cartographer

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Death Feb 10, 1857 David Thompson had a great run he was the best mapper ever of his time and his hard work and perseverance will never be forgotten. #rip

[David Thompson @DavidTh00512877]

I have travelled 90000 kilometres on foot or by canoe. Mapping most of western Canada.

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Aug 24, 1812 My final destination Lake Superior #mytravellingdaysareover

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June 10, 1801 My wife has given birth to our cute daughter Fanny. #workingdad

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June 10, 1799 I have married my beautiful wife Charlotte Small. Can’t wait to have kids. #lovelife

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Still working with my broken leg. I have travelled thousands of kilometres mapping it all out for trading posts and maps #stilllimping #notquitting

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July 26, 1794 I have reached Reed Lake House. I have three canoes full of trading supplies for the new trade post. #workinghard #grinddontstop

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Feb 1, 1790 I found Cumberland house and measured the lunar distance for the longitude #coolhouse #legsgettingbetter #feelingaccomplished

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My leg is not looking good. Severely broke and possibly life threatening. #gettingthrough #wannacontinue

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Dec 23, 1788 I fell down a bank and broke my leg. #hurts

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1787 I have started my journey. The First Nations people have helped me a lot by giving me knowledge food and a place to stay. #nicepeople

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My ship has left me behind. Time to start exploring. Gonna miss home. #cantgoback#gonnamissmyfamilu

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We have reached Churchill Manitoba. Time to be an apprentice in the fur trade. #lovethenewjob #excitedtomeetnewpeople

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May 28, 1784 Heading on my first voyage with Hudson’s Bay CO. #gonnabeabumpyride #longtrip #cantwaittoexplore

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My mom Ann has been taking care of me and John my big brother. Things aren’t as easy without dad. #thankmom

[David Thompson @DavidTh00512877]

April 30, 1770 I was born in Westminer, London, England. I was 2 years old when my father died. Me and my big brother went to Grey Coat Hospital #schoolsucks #missyoudad