Becher, Frederick

BECHER, Frederick, pioneer rancher (b 1862, India; d 1936, Riske Creek). He was a former HBC employee who started a trading post at RISKE CREEK with a partner, George Dester. Dester returned to England but Becher went on to develop a landmark stopping place, store, ranch and saloon. Many CHILCOTIN ranchers got their start at Becher Place. Becher's prairie, a vast track of land at Riske Creek, was named for him, as was Becher's Dam. The hotel and store are long gone, but the ranch, now the Bar...

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