John Williams Gunnison
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John Williams Gunnison (November 11, 1812 – October 26, 1853) was an American military officer and explorer.
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John Williams Gunnison | |
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Born | (1812-11-11)November 11, 1812 Goshen, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | October 26, 1853(1853-10-26) (aged 40) |
Cause of death | Murder by Pahvant Utes |
Resting place | 39.280789°N 112.778008°W / 39.280789; -112.778008[1] |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy at West Point, New York |
Occupation | Captain in the Corps of Topographical Engineers - Surveyor |
Employer | United States Army |
Known for | Exploration and surveying of Florida, the Great Lakes and the Western United States |
Spouse |
Martha A. Delony
(m. 1841–1853) |
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