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.