Mackay Alexander
Accompanied Alexander Mackenzie on his memorable
journey of 1793 to the shores of the Pacific. In charge of Ile a la
Crosse House, 1797-1799; signed the Montreal agreement of 1804, as one
of the partners of the North West Company; joined the Pacific Fur
Company, 1810, and sailed to Astoria with Franchere that year. Murdered
on the Tonquin, near Nootka, in 1811. =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) With Mackenzie on
expedition to Pacific, 67; at Astoria, 67; killed on the Tonquin, 67.
(Sir James Douglas era) Engaged by Astor for the Pacific, 95; slain by Indians on the
Tonquin, 95; his widow marries Dr. John McLoughlin, 95; succeeds
Douglas in command of northern posts, 187. =Bib.=: Bryce, Hudson's Bay
Company. See also Douglas; Mackenzie; Tonquin.