118261: Donald Ross
Dòmhnall Ruairidh Ailein
Donald (1797-1852) was a son of Roderick Ross and Janet Mackenzie, Crobeg Farm.
He emigrated to Canada in 1816 and was Chief Trader with the Hudson Bay Company at York Factory and Norway House. Donald is remembered for his meteorological records of the weather for almost thirty years.
He married Mary Macbeath, Red River, Manitoba formerly of Sutherland. Donald and Mary settled at York Factory and Norway House and they had a large family.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1797
- Date of Death:
- 19 Nov 1852
- Gender:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Chief Trader
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP