Clement Hudon (C.H.) Beaulieu, Sr. was born at Lac du Flambeaux, in the then territory of Michigan, which included Wisconsin, Minnesota and a large portion of territory west of the Mississippi, on Sept. 10, 1811, the Son of Bazile Hudon Beaulieu & Ogernahgeshigoquay, a member of the Ojibwa Nation, Chippewa Tribe.

Clement Hudon (C.H.) Beaulieu, Sr.'s mother's Birth Name was: O-ge-man-ge-shig-o-quay ("Queen of the Skies"), and her "White" name was: Margaret Racine. She was the daughter of Waub-ish-gaug-aug-e (meaning "White Crow" or "White Raven"), Ojibway Chief of Lac Du Flambeau, Tribe: Chippewa Clan: Crane

Clement Hudon (C.H.) Beaulieu, Sr.'s Chippewa Name Was: Gay-Bah-Ke-Wen-Zie

Clement Hudon (C.H.) Beaulieu, Sr. was of mixed French and Algic Indigenous Blood, being descended on his father's side from the de Beaulieus of 

France, later of Ontario, Canada, and on his mother's side from some of the most distinguished totem, or Crane clan, of the Ojibwa nation, members of whose family have been chiefs and princesses of the Ojibwe tribe, also known as the Chippewa or Saulteaux. In his 1904 Obituary, Clement Hudon (C.H.) Beaulieu, Sr.'s principles and persuasive influences of both backgrounds and cultures were described as significant influences which he happily continued throughout his life and played a role in his overall nature.

Clement Hudon (C.H.) Beaulieu, Sr. was a pioneer and a statesman of marked characteristics, being born in a period when the West and Northwest was, comparatively speaking, a howling wilderness, his father, Bazil Hudon de Beaulieu, having emigrated from Ontario, Canada in the year 1804, and who was actively engaged in the fur trade of the Northwest for many years, and in which business C. H. Beaulieu, Sr., became early engaged in the Lake Superior region and other points east and west of the headquarters of the Mississippi, especially in the vicinity of La Pointe, Wis., and at Crow Wing, Minn. 

He was married to Miss Elizabeth Farling, a daughter of one of the 

early Scotch missionaries, in 1840, celebrating midst the 

surroundings of a large family of children and grandchildren their 

golden wedding, some three years prior to his death in May, 1904.

In order to be independent of military regulations, C.H. Beaulieu decided 

to build off the reservation and settle opposite the north mouth of 

Crow Wing River. He moved in with a large force of loggers, sawyers, 

and carpenters and erected a group of post buildings, "one of which 

was a large two-storied log building clapboarded outside and ceiled 

within and designed for his residence." Outside on the three sides 

were wigwams of the Indians. To the north, were Indian burial 

grounds.

Eventually, Clement Beaulieu purchased the building of Pierre 

Chouteau Company. He formed a partnership with John Fairbanks and the 

firm of Beaulieu and Fairbanks became the principal supplier of all 

Chippewa Indian Posts. One source claims that at one time Allan 

Morrison worked for Clem Beaulieu as clerk. Peltries were still sent 

to St. Louis, but Crow Wing became known as an out-fitting place. 45 

For this trade the geographical location of Crow Wing was excellent. 

It was on the Red River ox cart trail and wagon trail. It was in the 

heart of the great Chippewa country.

The Ojibwe tribe, also known as the Chippewa or Saulteaux, have historically lived in what's now southern Canada, the northern Midwestern United States, and Northern Plains. Known for their trademark birchbark canoes, copper mining, and maple syrup, they significantly shaped their region for several centuries.

According to the October 4, 1857 Census of the Inhabitants of Crow Wing in the county of Crow Wing, Territory of Minnesota: 

Born in Wisconsin, occupation Merchant, estate $8,000; according to Theo. H. Beaulieu of White Earth, Clement H. Beaulieu, Sr. was a Lieutenant, afterwards Captain, Co. G., 9th Regiment, Minnesota with the Union Army during the Civil War, and he "took an active part in assisting the State and government during the Sioux uprising and the Civil War."

Family listed on 1857 Census:

-Clement H. Beaulieu, Sr., age 46 born in Wisconsin, occupation: Merchant.

-Elizabeth Beaulieu (née Farling), age 40, born in Michigan.

-Charles H. Beaulieu, age 18, born in Wisconsin, occupation: Merchant.

-Clement H. Beaulieu, Jr., age 16, born in Wisconsin.

-Julia Beaulieu, age 9, born in Wisconsin.

-Gustave Geaulieu, age 5, born in Minnesota.

Theodore B. Beaulieu, age 3, born in Minnesota.

-Margueritte Beaulieu, age 65, born in Wisconsin.