Wilson Price Hunt 1783-1842


The leader of the gruelling overland expedition to establish Fort Astoria in 1811. His party endured starvation while pioneering the treacherous route across the Snake River plain.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1783 to 1842
  • Born: Mar 20, 1783, Asbury, NJ
  • Died: Apr 13, 1842, St. Louis, MO

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29