His Excellency The Governor, James Douglas 1803 – 1877 8th Jun 20218th Jun 2021 LornaLeave a comment James Douglas Fur trader, colonial governor, nicknamed 'Old Square Toes'. Knighted in 1863. The only real person in my historical fiction novel 'New Beginnings on Vancouver Island'. Work in progress.Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailLike this:Like Loading...