Antoine Carre

Deceased Person

1787 – 1885

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Who was Antoine Carre?

Antoine Carre was a French explorer and fur trader. After marrying the daughter of an Ottawa chieftain, he himself became founder and leader of the Bear River Ottawas during the mid-18th century as Neaatooshing.

His son Chief Petosegay and grandson Ignatius Petoskey were prominent Ottawa leaders throughout the 19th century, the land of the Bear River Ottawas being the site of the present day town Petoskey, Michigan.

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Born
1787
France
Children
Nationality
  • France
Died
1885
Petoskey

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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