BRITISH AUTHORITY IN OREGON

Compiled by Prof. Jim Tompkins

Disclaimer:  Prof. Jim Tompkins has compiled the following information for classes he has taught.  He has kindly contributed them for general use.  This information has been gathered from a variety of sources and, while it is free to use, copyright infringements may make it unsuitable for commercial purposes.

North West Company:
Headquarters, Columbia District:
Fort George (Astoria)

Chief of the Coast:                      Term of Service:                   Chief of the Interior

McTavish, John George                   Oct. 16 - Dec. 1, 1813                 Acting governor and partner

McDonald, John (of Garth)              Dec. 1, 1813 - Apr. 4, 1814          Governor and partner, Alexander Henry, trader

McTavish, Donald                           Apr. 23 - May 22, 1814                Governor and partner; w/Alexander Henry,                                                                                                         drowned in the Columbia River

Keith, James                                   May 22, 1814 - June 7, 1816         Acting governor and partner

Keith, James                                   June 7, 1816 - Mar. 21, 1821         McKenzie, Donald

Hudson's Bay Company*:
Headquarters, Columbia District:
Fort George (Astoria) 1821-1825
Fort Vancouver, 1825-1846

Chief Factor:                             Term of Service:                                Junior Chief Factor:

McMillan, James                        Spring, 1821 - Fall, 1821                    Cameron, John Dougald

Cameron, John Dougald              Fall, 1821 - Spring, 1824                    Kennedy, Alexander

Kennedy, Alexander                    Spring, 1824 - Mar. 18, 1825              McLoughlin, John

McLoughlin, John                      Mar. 18, 1825 - May 31, 1845             None appointed

*Appointments in 1821 by agreement with North West Company; in 1822-1825 by council of Northern Department, Sir George Simpson, Governor.

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