Page 13 - News On 7 June 2021

MADOC LIONS CONTINUE TO PRESERVE LOCAL &
INTERNATIONAL HISTORY.
In 2015 we uncovered an abandoned cemetery, so we adopted it
after researching the history.
Henry Gauen Historical Site located north of the Hamlet of
Ivanhoe on the west side of Hwy#62 in front of Amish barn,
road signs are in place. A big thankyou to the Amish for allowing
us to create the historical site.
2021 we continue to maintain the site Lion Sawyer and
Grandfather Lion Angus make sure the area is ready for all to
see. The History: Henry Gauen, 1822-1899, Mary Fanny (Soffe),
1831-1873

Henry Gauen served as Carpenter’s Mate on HMS Investigation along with 66 other sailors, under Captain
Robert McClure RN, during the ship’s last voyage into the Canadian Arctic in search of Sir John Franklin.
The Investigator departed England in January 1850, and after passage around South America, entered the
Western Arctic in the summer of 1850. The ship became trapped in ice at Mercy Bay and spent two harsh
winters there before being rescued by HMS Resolute in 1853. The Resolute also became trapped in ice
and was abandoned in 1854. The remaining crew of the Investigator then returned to England on HMS
North Star in October of 1854.
This voyage was notable for mapping the North West Passage and the crew for being the first Europeans
to transit the Passage. The crew of the Investigator was awarded the Arctic Medal and shared in a 10,000
pound reward in recognition of their accomplishments. The Investigator was located by Parks Canada in
2010 in Mercy Bay and is now a major historic site.
Henry married Mary in 1855 and settled in Ivanhoe in September 1868 using his share of the award to
buy a farm.
Henry became the first president of the Ivanhoe Cheese Company in 1870 (which
became the Beulah Cheese and Butter Cooperative in 1889 and Ivanhoe Cheese
in 1983). Mary passed in 1873 at age 39 giving child birth. Henry remained an
active member of the Ivanhoe community until his death.
Special note: Recovered by an American whaler, the Resolute ship was returned to
Queen Victoria in 1856. Timbers from the ship were later used to construct the
Resolute desk which was presented to the President of the United States and is
currently located in the White House Oval Office. The twin desk is located in the
Royal Naval Museum at Portsmouth (though in the film, the desk is located in
Buckingham Palace).

Madoc Lions Club

Where there is a need there is a Lions Club Gord was all smiles when
Madoc Lions showed up with an "Accessibility Scooter" that will allow
him get outside and roam around on his property.
On hand for the delivery was Chairman of Health and Wellness Lion Lee
and helping with the delivery Lion Angus and Lion Tom.