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Author Bio

303: Traits of American-Indian life and character . 1853.
Ogden, Peter Skene.
1790-1854. Baptized at Quebec; worked for American Fur Company in Montreal; joined NWC, 1809; served at Île-à-la-Crosse, Green Lake, Fort George, Spokane House, Thompson's River, Fort Nass/Fort Simpson, Fort St James, Fort Vancouver; became factor with HBC, 1823, and chief factor, 1834; accompanied Vavasour and Warre on surveying trip, 1845; retired, 1854.