William Mactavish | |
|---|---|
 Mactavish around 1865 | |
| Governor of Assiniboia | |
| In office 9 December 1858 – 15 January 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Godschall Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 March 1815 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 23 July 1870 (aged 55) Liverpool, England |
| Spouse | Mary Sarah MacDermot |
| Children | 4 |
William Mactavish (29 March 1815 – 23 July 1870) was a Scottish Hudson's Bay Company clerk, accountant, and chief trader. Mainly known for his dual-position as Governor of Assiniboia, and Governor of Rupert's Land, he played a major role in the development of Western Canada. Mactavish is frequently criticized for his role in the Red River Rebellion.[1][2][3][4]
- ^ Goossen, N. Jaye (1976). "Mactavish, William". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. IX (1861–1870) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
- ^ Barlett, Fred E. (1964). William Mactavish: The Last Governor of Assiniboia. The University of Manitoba: Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ Archives of Manitoba (June 1986). "MACTAVISH, William". Hudson's Bay Archives.
- ^ Bumsted, J. M. (1999). Dictionary of Manitoba Biography. Univ. of Manitoba Press. ISBN 9780887553189.