Alexander McKay 1770-1811
An experienced early fur trader who famously accompanied Alexander Mackenzie on the first recorded overland crossing of North America to the Pacific Ocean in 1793. He later joined John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company but was tragically killed during the Tonquin ship massacre.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1770 to 1811
- Born: Jan 1, 1770, Montreal, Lower Canada
- Died: Jan 1, 1811, At sea (Pacific Ocean)
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Last updated: 2026-09-30