Alexander Henry (the elder)
(1739-1824)
American-born explorer, author and merchant
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Alexander Henry 'The Elder' (August 1739 – 4 April 1824) was one of the leading pioneers of the British-Canadian fur trade, following the British Conquest of New France; a partner in the North West Company; and a founding member and vice-chairman of the Beaver Club. In 1763–64, he lived and hunted with Wawatam of the Ojibwa, who had adopted him as a brother.
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August 1739 New Brunswick, New Jersey
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4 April 1824 (aged 84) Montreal, Quebec
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