William Hallowell (1771-1838)

Fur-Trader & Partner in the North West Company, Montreal

He came to North America from Bedford in England. In 1798, at Albany, New York, he married Martha, daughter of Alexander Henry from whom he purchased his partnership into the North West Company (fur-traders) that same year. In the War of 1812, he served as a Brevet-Captain with the Montreal Militia.

Spouse (1)

Martha (Henry) Hallowell

Mrs Martha (Henry) Hallowell

1777-1849

Children (4)

James Hallowell

Attorney, at Sherbrooke, Quebec

1796-1858

Elizabeth (Hallowell) Bethune

Mrs "Eliza" (Hallowell) Bethune

1800-1876

William Henry Hallowell

William Henry Hallowell, of Montreal

1801-1885

Edith (Hallowell) Ross

Mrs Edith (Hallowell) Ross

1807-1836

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