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John Askin, Fur Trader
Episode 5

John Askin, Fur Trader

Michigan History Moment · LCC Connect

March 12, 20222m 56s

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Produced by Michigan History Magazine

John Askin came to North America with the British Army in 1758. After the British took over New France, he entered the fur trade and operated a trading post at Fort Michilimackinac with a series of financial ups and downs.