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Timeline of the Fur Trade and Maltese Cross 'L' Ownership

By gclinger

  • Joesph Antt is given the Maltese Cross 'L' maker's mark

    Joesph Antt is given the Maltese Cross 'L' maker's mark
    Joseph Antt is granted his freedom from apprenticeship and given the Maltese Corss 'L'. He holds the mark for 69 years

  • The North West Company is established

    The North West Company is established

  • Joseph Antt Dies

    Joseph Antt Dies

  • Benjamin Fenton acquires the Maltese Cross 'L'

    Benjamin Fenton acquires the Maltese Cross 'L'

  • North West Company merges with HBC

    North West Company merges with HBC

  • First Rendezvous in Wyoming

    First Rendezvous in Wyoming

  • End of the Fur Trade in Wyoming

    End of the Fur Trade in Wyoming

  • Richard Cowlishaw acquires the Maltese Cross 'L'

    Richard Cowlishaw acquires the Maltese Cross 'L'

  • Benjamine Fenton dies

    Benjamine Fenton dies

  • End of the Fur Trade in Canada

    End of the Fur Trade in Canada

  • Richard Cowlishaw retires

    Richard Cowlishaw retires

  • Lockwood Brothers acquire the Maltese Cross 'L'

    Lockwood Brothers acquire the Maltese Cross 'L'