"...a suitable ranch was then bought at the mouth of Myers Creek. This ranch had a large timbered flat with a big creek suitable for irrigation.

In the spring of 1890 father returned to Kamloops and on June 25th married Miss Agnes B. Tannahill, a native of Scotland. After purchasing a team, wagon and other necessary equipment for their new home, they proceeded to Mission (now Kelowna) where everything but the horses were loaded on an Indian scow to be transported down the Okanagan Lake. Father and Mother rode the horses down the east side of the lake and met up with the Indians and their wagon at what is now the city of Penticton.

They loaded their wagon and headed south through the Okanagan Valley to what is now the village of Osoyoos. Here it was necessary to ford the lake at that narrow neck of land, proceed over the Anarchist Mountain to the Kettle River valley. They reached their new location after traveling many miles over bad roads, trails and numerous swollen streams. In spite of all the hardships these hardy pioneers developed a fine ranch which is still in the family, presently being operated by the youngest son, Robert."