Norman Wolfred Kittson, Canadian fur and transportation executive, mayor. member Legislative Council, Minnesota Territory, 1852-1855.
Background
Kittson, Norman Wolfred was born on March 5, 1814 in Chambly, Lower Canada. Son of George and Nancy (Tucker) K. Became apprentice American Fur Company, 1830, special partner at St. Peter’s, Minnesota, asigned to valleys of Upper Minnesota and Red River of the North, 1843.
Career
Partner at St. Peter’s, Minn. Director overland and river traffic in Minn.
Membership
Member Legislative Council, Minnesota Territory, 1852-1855.