Ross, Alexander, 1783-1856

Alexander Ross (1783-1856) was born in Scotland and became known as a pioneer and fur trader in Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

From the guide to the Alexander Ross diary of the Snake Country expedition, 1824, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Alexander Ross was a HudsonBay Company fur trader and trapper. In 1824, he was a member of a fur hunting and trading expedition in northwestern Montana.

From the description of Alexander Ross diary, 1824. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 76934495

Alexander Ross (1783-1856) was born in Scotland and became known as a pioneer and fur trader in Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

He worked for the North West Company and Hudson's Bay Company in various posts around the Northwest. In 1810, he was a clerk for John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company and played a role in the founding of Astoria, Oregon in 1811. He wrote several books about the settlement of the Northwest, including "Adventures of the first settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River."

From the description of Alexander Ross diary of the Snake Country expedition [manuscript], 1824. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 690914353