John Day 1770-1820


An American hunter on the Astor overland expedition who was famously robbed and stripped naked by Native Americans on the Columbia River; the John Day River is his namesake.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1770 to 1820
  • Born: Jan 1, 1770, Culpeper County, VA
  • Died: Feb 16, 1820, Idaho Territory

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29