Descendant of original 16 farmers hopes to revive White Fox history

The Westman Family around 1935. Back Row Left to Right: Carl Westman, Irene Westman in Oscars arms, Oscar Westman, George Mosure Jr., Anna Westman, Front Row Left to Right: Fern Westman, Doll, Doris Westman, Stanley Westman, Goat. (Image Credit: Facebook/Thomas Long)

Descendant of original 16 farmers hopes to revive White Fox history A descendant of one of White Fox’s original settlers is hoping local families can help bring an important piece of community history back into public view. Thomas Long, whose great-grandfather Oscar Westman was among the original 16 farmers connected to the early settlement of White Fox, said work began last year to write short biographies for each of the settlers. “Now we’re going to try to make it a display in the museum and we’re looking for a couple artifacts on each of the settlers,” Long said.

The search is focused on anything that can help put a face, a story or a personal connection to the people who helped establish the community. Some families have already started looking through keepsakes and photos, but he said the historical society is still hoping more people will come forward.