Alexander Ellice
British merchant, shipowner, landowner, slave trader and seigneur
About Alexander Ellice
Lived 1743 – 1805 (aged 62).
Alexander Ellice (17431805) was a Scottish merchant, landowner and lawyer who made his fortune in the North American fur trade.
Early life He was born in Auchterless, Scotland, the eldest of five sons of a successful miller, also named Alexander Ellice, and was baptised on 28 May 1743. or over £450,000,
Personal life He married Ann Russell around 1780. They had ten surviving children at the time of his death,
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Who was Alexander Ellice?
British merchant, shipowner, landowner, slave trader and seigneur
When was Alexander Ellice born?
Alexander Ellice was born on 23 May 1743.
When did Alexander Ellice die?
Alexander Ellice died on 28 September 1805.
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· DBpedia: Alexander Ellice (fur trader)
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