I represent William Struthers. I was a resident of West Florida during the British period. I was an “Indian trader” and merchant, primarily based in Mobile. I was a longtime partner of John McGillivray, having been a trader in the Creek nation for many years, and a good friend of Lachlan Lia, father of Alexander McGillivray. In 1766, I supplied goods to members of the Alabama people who came to West Florida for British protection against the Choctaw. In 1770, I assisted Indian Superintendent John Stuart in mediating between the Creeks and the Choctaw. I was elected to represent Mobile in the House of Commons for the provincial General Assembly in 1771 and 1772. In 1776, I went to Savannah, and when I came back I was accused of having joined the American rebels – a great fear among the Loyalist West Floridians at the time. I was cleared after interrogation but only went free after taking an oath of allegiance and pledging not leave the province wihtout the Governor’s permission. The firm of McGillivray & Struthers lasted until at least 1778. I went back to Georgia in late 1781 or early 1782; I was back in London by March 1784. I returned to America, but by 1793 I appeared in records that indicated I was insane (this may have meant “senile” at the time).
Sources: 3, 6, 12, 14, 15, 40, 132