Kendrick, John, approximately 1740-1794

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Birth 1740
Death 1794-12-12

Biographical notes:

John Kendrick was the original commander of the 1787 expedition of the Columbia and the Washington to the Pacific Northwest and China. Kendrick was killed at Oahu by an accidental shot from a British ship entering harbor on December 12, 1794.

From the description of John Kendrick letters [manuscript], 1787-1845. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 662812041

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Subjects:

  • Fur trade
  • Medals

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Places:

  • Northwest, Pacific (as recorded)
  • Hawaii (as recorded)
  • China (as recorded)
  • Northwest Coast of North America (as recorded)

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