Background
Point, Nicholas was born in 1799 in Rocroi, France.
Point, Nicholas was born in 1799 in Rocroi, France.
Made many sketches owned by Jesuit Provincial House, Saint Louis. Made sketches which formed basis for lithographs illustrating Oregon Missions and Travels over the Rocky Mountains in 1845-1846 (written by Father de Smet with whom he travelled). Assigned to Mission of Upper Canada
Member group 6 Jesuit clergyman who travelled West to establish missions among Native Americans, 1841, appointed diarist and field artist for expedition.