John Colter 1774-1812


A member of the Lewis and Clark expedition who was famously granted an honorable discharge in the Rocky Mountains to remain behind as the region's first mountain man.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1774 to 1812
  • Born: Jan 1, 1774, Augusta County, VA
  • Died: May 7, 1812, Missouri

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29