Roy and Nels Backman

My Uncle Roy Backman had his Equipment
based on the family homestead,
on the North side of the tracks also.
He lived in Estevan, and drove out
to the farm at Hirsch, every day. 
When he was in the Road Building Business
in the 50's, this was his home base.
After he sold his equipment, he farmed full time
in the area, and was a well respected
farmer in the area.
Their sister Elsa Backman married 
Ernie Campbell, who operated the 
Store and Post Office for many 
years in Hirsch. 
Other members of the family
are Eddie, Vera, and Lilly
Their ancestor, Andrew Thomas Backman
came to Canada in 1899, from Sweden,
and was living in Hirsch area in 1906 on
Sec 6, Tsp 3, Rge 5, W2,
and owned 2 horses per 1906 Census
This land is only 3 Sections (or miles)
west of Hirsch, north of the Highway,
from the Jewish Cemetery.
I know Roy farmed land in this area also,
since as a teenager I spent many, (TOO many) days, 
hand picking stones on this land.
I never complained about any job after that!
I hear now they have machines that do this,
and all I can say is, Thank God!
Nothing like 98 degrees F in the shade
and picking stones!

In 1913 Knut Finstad and his cousin, Anton P. Finstad,
bought a quarter section of land 6-3-5 W2.
from Andrew T. Backman, the section foreman at Hirsch
Now we know where the first Backman homestead land went,
as well we also know Andrew Thomas Backman
was the Section foreman for the railroad in Hirsch.

Key to Map Above
1. Nels Backman Home
2. Old Backman Homestead Farmhouse
3. Old Backman Barn
4. Roy Backman Farm
5. Nels Backman's Shell Oil Bulk Station
6. Ernie Campbell's Store
7. Hirsch School
8. Hirsch Elevators