History
Born in Rivière-du-Loup, John McLoughlin was a physician before joining the North West Company in 1806. In 1814 he became a wintering partner, and in 1820 led a group of dissident Nor'Westers seeking union with the Hudson's Bay Company. Although he was ignored in the formal negotiations, he became a Chief Factor when the companies merged. He was placed in charge of the Columbia District and established his headquarters on the lower Columbia River, where he spent the rest of his life. After retirement he remained in what became American territory, and is known as "the Father of Oregon".
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