Fay, Robert Colburn, 1820-1872.

Robert C. Fay was born in Cuttingsville, Vermont in 1820. In 1845 and 1847 he sailed as mate on the ship Harvest going for whales and whale oil. By 1849 he acted as skipper with Capt. Isaiah Folger as Master on the Schooner "Exact" on a trip up the coast that was the first settlers to land at Alki Point, WA on 13 Nov. 1851. Capt. Fay remained on Puget Sound taking an active interest in the affairs of all new comers. He was appointed Govt. Indian Agent under Col. Simmons and did much to avert serious trouble among the Native Americans during the uprising of the tribes in 1855-1856. In 1859, Col. Simmons designated Capt. Fay as agent to gather the Chiefs to discuss the Treaty situation. During 1859, Fay met with Chiefs of different tribes. On Sept. 12, 1860 Capt. Fay married Frances Alexander. She was the widow of John Alexander, Sr. They spent the rest of their lives at Coupeville on Whidbey Island, WA. Capt. Fay passed away in 1872 and Mrs. Fay passed away in 1902.

From the description of Washington State Library's collection of Captain Robert Colburn Fay, 1820-1872, correspondence, records and journal, 1845-1861. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 294968963