Sir James Douglas, KCB was a Canadian fur trader and politician who became the first Governor of the Colony of British Columbia. He is often credited as "The Father of British Columbia". Wikipedia
Born: August 15, 1803, Demerara, Guyana
Died: August 2, 1877 (age 73 years), Victoria, Canada
Spouse: Amelia Douglas (m. 1828–1877)
Previous offices: Governor of British Columbia (1858–1864) and Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island (1851–1864)
Place of burial: Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, Canada
Nationality: Canadian