Dysart's First Reeve plus Captain Nichola Goddard

About this episode

This episode covers the stories of Dysart's first Reeve, Captain John Lucas, and Captain Nichola Goddard, a pioneering Canadian woman in military service.

This week, Kate has the story of Dysart's (Dysart et al is a municipality within Haliburton County) first Reeve - Captain John Lucas. John was a sea captain in the mid 1800's who eventually came to settle in Haliburton. He was an entrepreneur, was the first Reeve when the community was established, and he and his family became significant to the community. Plus, Paul has the story of Captain Nichola Goddard who was one of the first Canadian women to serve in a front line combat-arms leadership role. Unfortunately she died in Afghanistan as a result. Her life was shaped by service, compassion, and courage and she left behind a fantastic legacy. 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

People in this episode

Hosts: Kate Butler, Paul Vorvis

Topics covered

• local history
• Canadian military
• community leaders
• entrepreneurship
• women in combat

Keywords

• Dysart
• Captain John Lucas
• Captain Nichola Goddard
• Haliburton County
• Canadian history
• women in military
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Haliburton Highlands Museum

Places: Haliburton County, Dysart et al, Afghanistan

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