John Askin Jr.
John Askin Jr. | |
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| Born | c. 1765 |
| Died | 1 January 1820 |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Spouse | Madelaine Askin |
| Parent(s) | John Askin and Monette |
John Askin Jr. (c. 1765 – 1 January 1820) was a British Indian Department officer and merchant active in Upper Canada and Michigan. He and his wife, Madelaine, are remembered as being instrumental in the invention of the Mackinaw jacket in 1811.