John Baptiste DuBay
American businessman
Died when: 76 years 185 days (918 months)Star Sign: Cancer

John Baptiste DuBay (July 10, 1810 – January 11, 1887) was a pioneer fur trader throughout the upper Midwest, primarily in Wisconsin.He was very successful in several of his endeavors.
However, in 1857 he was accused of the murder of a mill owner in Portage, Wisconsin.Despite two mistrials and an aborted third trial he was not convicted.
Nevertheless, the experience left him financially ruined.DuBay was illiterate and signed documents with an X.By others his name was variously spelled Dubé,Du Bay, and Dubay.
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