Antoine Blanc Gingras

Antoine Blanc Gingras
Antoine Blanc Gingras in 1855
Member of the Minnesota Legislature
from the 7 district
In office
1852–1853
Personal details
Born1821
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
DiedSeptember 28, 1877 (age 55–56)
Walhalla, North Dakota
PartyIndependent
SpouseScholastique Trottier
RelationsTony Gingras (grandson)
Children15
Parents
  • Antoine Cuthbert Gingras
  • Marguerite Madeleine Trottier
OccupationFur trader
NicknameFrederick
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Antoine Blanc Gingras (c. 1821 – September 26, 1877) sometimes called Frederick Gingras in some sources, was a Métis fur trader, Bison hunter, business tycoon, and politician who founded the settlement of Walhalla, North Dakota, previously known as St. Joseph in the Dakota Territory. Gingras was a foundational figure for the Métis located in the Red River Valley in western Minnesota and the southern Red River Colony. Gingras served a total of two terms in both the 3rd Minnesota Territorial Legislature and the 4th Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1852 and 1853. Gingras was a business partner with fellow fur traders Pascal Breland, Norman Kittson, Joe Rolette, and Alexander Ramsey among others.

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