Mckay Joseph William 1829-1900 Born At Rupert House Hudson Bay


Crossed the mountains to Fort Vancouver in 1844; had charge of various

trading posts west of the mountains, and rose to the rank of chief

trader; also made important explorations in what is now the province of

British Columbia. Became one of the first members of the Legislative

Assembly of Vancouver Island, 1855. Retired from the Company's service,

1879. Appointed to the Department of Indian Affairs of Canada in 1883.



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