Henry John Moberly
b. 2 August 1835 — Penetanguishene, Ontario
d. 9 July 1931 — Duck Lake, Saskatchewan
Henry John Moberly [1835–1931], also known as Harry or Harvey, was a fur trader in the service of the Hudson’s Bay Company [founded 1670 – dissolved 2025] from 1854 to 1894. He entered the Hudson’s Bay Company’s service in 1854, and in 1862 was in charge of the post on Stuart Lake; he gave his name to Moberly Lake in the Peace River country. After nearly 40 years service, retired in Saskatchewan, in 1894 [1].
Henry Moberly’s Métis offspring
John Moberly [1861–1942]
Ewan Moberly [1859–1918]
and grandsons
Adolphus Moberly [1887–?]
and William (Bill) were four of the seven families that were affected by the creation of the “Jasper Forest Park.” An Order in Council was passed in September 1907 by the Canadian Federal Government to create this national park.
- — and Cameron, William Bleasdell, collaborator. When Fur was King. New York: Dutton, 1929. University of British Columbia Library [accessed 2/25/2025]
- 1855 HBC trader H. J. Moberly hunting at Jasper
- 1858 HBC trader H. J. Moberly in charge at Jasper
- 1862 H. J. Moberly at Fort George
References:
- 1. Victoria: BC Archives and Records Branch. HD R57 K62 (1909)., Henry John Moberly