Pioneer Social Nets plus Isabel Macneill

This week, talks about the late 1800's and community efforts to help those in need during a time when formal social safety nets didn't exist. In today's example we hear about John and Mary Sutherland who came to Haliburton County around 1866, but by the 1880's were in need. Plus, Paul tells the story of a remarkable Canadian woman - Isabel Macneill who accomplished many firsts for a woman. Among other roles, she was the first female commanding officer of a naval ship in the British Commonwealth and the first female Superintendent at Kingston's prison for women in Kingston.

Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com