Jim Beckwourth
On April 26, 1844, James Beckwourth Discovered A Path Through The Sierra Nevada Mountains That Now Bears His Name. Beckwourth Pass, On U.S. Alt 40, Between Reno Nevada And Sacramento, California Made Overland Travel To The Gold Fields Of California, Possible.
Ironically, In 1798, Beckwourth Was Born A Slave On The Same Day, April 26th, That He Discovered The Pass. Although There Is Disagreement Among Historians About His Parentage, It's Believed That He Was The Son Of A Slave And A White Revolutionary War Officer.
Jim Beckwourth Escaped From Slavery At Age 19 And Went On To Become One Of The Most Famous And Notable Figures In The Early History On America's Western Frontier. He Also Co-founded Pueblo Colorado.
In 1824, Jim Beckwourth Was Adopted By The Crow Indians And Lived With Them For Several Years. He Fought Side By Side With Them In Battle And Eventually Attained The Rank Of Crow Chief.
Beckworth Was Known For His Toughness. He Was A Trapper, A Trade Frontiersman, A Gold Prospector, An Indian Fighter And Army Scout.
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Monday, April 26th 2010 at 2:30AM
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