Finan McDonald 1782-1851

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A towering, red-haired Scottish explorer who worked for the North West Company and later the Hudson's Bay Company. Alongside David Thompson, he was instrumental in establishing early fur trading posts throughout the rugged interior of British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1782 to 1851
• Born: Jan 1, 1782, Inverness-shire, Scotland
• Died: Dec 3, 1851, Glengarry, ON

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30