Mackenzie Donald 1783-1851 Born In Scotland Emigrated To Canada
in 1800, and engaged in the service of the North West Company for
several years. In 1809 associated with John Jacob Astor in fur-trading
on the Columbia. Returned to the service of the North West Company; and
in 1821, on its absorption by the Hudson's Bay Company, became a chief
factor in the united Company. In 1825 appointed governor of the Red
River Settlement, and held the position till 1832, when he retired to
the United States. Died at Mayville, New York. =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Chief
factor, and afterwards governor, of Assiniboia, 222. =Bib.=: Bryce, The
Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists.