Henry, Alexander, 1739-1824.
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Walter Dunning Powell Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 244
Abstract
Local businessman who moved to western North Dakota and was interested in archaeology and early history. He is credited with the discovery of a Mandan Indian Village near Menoken, N.D. that is believed to have been visited by La Verendrye in 1738.
Dates:
1901-1959.