The promise of fertile land inspired Frederick Bokenfohr’s parents to uproot their family from Nebraska, shortly after arriving there, and make the long journey to Alberta.
In 1902, Frederick Bokenfohr and his family initially settled in Nebraska after moving from Germany. Encouraged by a relative’s stories about the land, they ventured north to Alberta where they eventually found the farm near Morinville that would remain in their family for a century.
Read their family history as Sturgeon County celebrates this 100-Year Farm Family.
