1878. He wrote a partly-autobiographical manuscript called “History of the northwest coast” which was given to Hubert Howe Bancroft. In 1877 he proposed building British Columbia's first salmon hatchery. Construction on this hatchery began in 1884. Personal life, death and legacy Anderson married Eliza Birnie in August 1837. They had 13 children. In 1882, he was forced to spend a night on a sand bar while travelling and his health deteriorated from the event. He died on 8 May 1884, at the age of 70. Geographical locations named for Anderson include Anderson Lake, Anderson River and Anderson Island. References External links Nancy Margaurite Anderson, a talk she gave about her ancestor Anderson, Nancy Marguerite (2011). The Pathfinder: A.C. Anderson’s Journeys in the West. Heritage House Publishing. 1814 births 1884 deaths Canadian fur traders Canadian people of Scottish descent English people of Scottish descent Explorers of British Columbia Hudson's Bay Company people People of Rupert's Land Pre-Confederation British Columbia people English emigrants to pre-Confederation British Columbia