James Birnie
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James Birnie (1799–1864) was an employee of the North West Company (NWC) and the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), serving primarily within the Pacific Northwest. With the Oregon Question resolved in 1846, he became the first settler of Cathlamet.[1]
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James Birnie | |
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Born | 1799 Aberdeen, Scotland |
Died | 1849 (aged 49–50) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Fur trader, clerk |
Spouse | Charlot Beaulieu |
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