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James Morrow Walsh (22 May 1840 – 25 July 1905) was a North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer and the first commissioner of Yukon.
22 gen 2008 · James Morrow Walsh, police officer, territorial commissioner (b at Prescott, Canada W 22 May 1840; d at Brockville, Ont 25 July 1905). As inspector in the North-West Mounted Police 1873-83, he gave his name to FORT WALSH.
James Morrow Walsh had been an important actor in several of the most dramatic episodes that marked the development of western Canada. Throughout his life he was at his best in situations that demanded physical activity and face-to-face confrontation.
James Morrow Walsh, 1843-1905, was born in Prescott, Ontario. He joined the militia, and served in the Fenian Raid of 1866. He was appointed an inspector of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873, and served with the force until 1883. Fort Walsh was named after him.
Memorable Manitobans: James Morrow Walsh (1843-1905) Soldier, police officer. Born at Prescott, Canada West in 1843 and obtained his education there. In 1866 he was commissioned a Lieutenant in No. 2 Company Rifles, Prescott. He was appointed an ensign in the first Ontario Battalion of the Wolseley Expedition but resigned in 1870.
James Morrow Walsh was an important figure in several of the most dramatic episodes that marked the development of early western Canada. Born in Prescott, Upper Canada on May 22, 1840 Walsh was one of the nine children of Lewis Walsh, a ship’s carpenter, and Margaret Morrow.
Born at Prescott, Upper Canada, James Morrow Walsh was appointed a Superintendent of the North-West Mounted Police in 1873. He recruited, trained and led part of the new police force and held commands at Fort Walsh, which he founded in 1875, and later at Qu'Appelle.
