Historedia
Person

John Jacob Astor

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1808–1811

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Jacob Astor, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company

    1808

    Role: Founder

    1. April 6, 1808 · New York CityIncorporation of the American Fur Company

      John Jacob Astor incorporated the American Fur Company in New York City on April 6, 1808, with permission from President Thomas Jefferson.

  2. John Jacob Astor forms the Pacific Fur Company

    1810

    Role: Founder and Funder

    1. 23 June 1810 · New York CitySigning of Provisional Agreement

      Astor and partners signed the Pacific Fur Company's provisional agreement in New York City on 23 June 1810.

  3. The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor

    1810–1811

    Role: Owner

    1. 8 September 1810 · New York HarborDeparture from New York

      Tonquin left New York Harbor on 8 September 1810, bound for the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.

    2. February 1811 · Kingdom of HawaiiHawaii Stop

      The ship visited the Kingdom of Hawaii in February 1811 to restock and hire 24 Native Hawaiian Kanakas.

    3. 22 March 1811 · Columbia RiverColumbia River Arrival

      Tonquin reached the Columbia River on 22 March 1811, facing a dangerous bar.

Sources

  1. American Fur Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. John Jacob Astor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  3. Pacific Fur Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31
  4. Tonquin (1807 ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27