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<AUTHOR>Mary Gilray</AUTHOR>
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In the summer of 1822, Colonel Hugh Brady was in charge of the Second United States Regiment. Under Colonel Bradys command the first Fort was constructed. 		

Shortly before his first year occupying the Fort, a letter was dispatched to Colonel Brady. The letter stated that his brother and sister-in-law had died in a tragic house fire while his niece Genevieve had been away at school in the East. Colonel Brady was the only relative left to take over guardianship. Genevieve would be arriving in Sault Sainte. Marie in May of 1823.

Genevieve arrived by boat as announced, she was seventeen; not sure that she would like this rugged frontier. All that she was accustomed to was gone and far behind her. All she knew of Colonel Brady, was that he was her uncle and that he was a successful military leader.

During the first few weeks after her arrival, Genevieve made friends with a few of the other women at the Fort. The women thought it would be wonderful idea to have a Fall Festival on October 13th, celebrating the arrival of autumn. Genevieve was eagerly anticipating the dance and socializing.

Genevieve had a natural beauty that did not go unnoticed, but many of the men knew that becoming involved with the colonels niece would be unwise. 

Genevieve was walking across the compound one morning with a basket of apples, the women were getting together to bake pies for the festival. She was enjoying the sunshine; lost in her thoughts, when someone ran into her. Genevieve lost her balance and fell, scattering the basket of apples. A young man who had just arrived at the Fort was in a hurry to report to Colonel Brady. His name was Patrick Kelley, he was a corporal who had been sent from Washington. When he realized what had happened he quickly helped Genevieve up and began helping her gather up all the apples. He apologized and then was on his way again.

A few days later the two met again while Genevieve was out for a walk. Patrick asked if he could accompany her and they spent the rest of the afternoon walking and chatting about how they had arrived in Sault Sainte Marie. After that day the two were inseparable, but news of the couple was revealed to Colonel Brady. The night before the festival, Colonel Brady had Patrick sent back to Washington; he was never to try and contact Genevieve again.

Genevieve was very busy helping the other women making all the preparations for the festival and dance. She had a special dress all ready and could not be happier, she and Patrick could enjoy the festivities and dance.

Friday, October 13, 1823 arrived and the festival was underway. Colonel Brady and Genevieve arrived at the evening meal and the dance would be starting after dinner. Genevieve looked anxiously around the room for Patrick; he was nowhere to be seen. She went around and asked a few of the other ladies if they had seen him and no one had. Genevieve went outside the hall and ran into another one of the soldiers; he explained that Patrick had been sent back to Washington. Colonel Brady had him sent away in the middle of the night before the festival. Genevieve was very upset and went to confront her uncle; he dismissed her as acting like a child. Genevieve left the dance crying, hurt and heartbroken. How could her uncle have done this? She was desperate; she did not want anything except to be with Patrick. She found some rope and went to the large maple tree in the middle of the compound.

After not seeing Genevieve for some time Colonel Brady sent one of the men to go look for her. About five minutes later the young soldier came rushing up to the colonel and told him that Genevieve had hung herself. Colonel Brady never forgave himself for the tragic event that took place and for sending Patrick Kelley away. 

So now when October 13th falls on a Friday in the fall, you may catch a glimpse of Genevieve hanging from the large maple tree that is located by the front doors of the Administration building.

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