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James Pierson Beckwourth (April 26, 1798/1800 – October 20, 1866) was an American fur trapper, rancher, businessman, explorer, author and scout. Known as "Bloody Arm" because of his skill as a fighter, Beckwourth was of multiracial descent , being born into slavery in Frederick County, Virginia .
Woman Chief. Bíawacheeitchish, in English Woman Chief (c. 1806 – 1858), was a bacheeítche (chief) and warrior of the Crow people. Interested in traditionally male pursuits from an early age, she became one of the Crows' most significant leaders, joining the Council of Chiefs as the third ranking member. She attracted substantial attention ...
Ina Coolbrith. Ina Donna Coolbrith (born Josephine Donna Smith; March 10, 1841 – February 29, 1928) was an American poet, writer, librarian, and a prominent figure in the San Francisco Bay Area literary community. Called the "Sweet Singer of California", [1] she was the first California Poet Laureate and the first poet laureate of any ...
James Beckwourth, who left a lengthy autobiography, [27] was a former slave who lived among the Crow much of the time between 1829 and 1836. However, Leonard refers to an "old negro", and Beckwourth was born in 1798 or 1800, so he would have been in his early 30s when Leonard came in contact with the old negro; according to Betts, this "all but ...
James Beckwourth, born into slavery in 1805 in Virginia, escaped slavery. He traveled west, including to the Colorado area beginning in 1822. Beckwourth became a fur trader, mountain man and explorer in the Rocky Mountains, leading expeditions into lead mines and co-founding the town of El Pueblo. [5] [6]
Ford. (1871–1952) 1902 (c.) She was the first licensed African American female doctor in Denver, Colorado, and practiced gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics from her home for half a century. Julia. Greeley. (c. 1833-48–1918) 1865 (c.) Servant of God Julia Greeley O.F.S. was born enslaved.
Beckwourth Pass is located at the north eastern edge of Sierra Valley at Chilcoot-Vinton, California near the border between Plumas County and Lassen County, 20 miles (32 km) east of Portola, California and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Reno, Nevada. California State Route 70 crosses over Beckwourth Pass.
—Marc Simmons, Servant Couple Dick and Charlotte Green Created a Legacy at Bent's Fort Charlotte, also called "Black Charlotte", was known throughout the southern Rocky Mountains for her food and entertainment. She prepared pies, pastries, buffalo stew, and vegetables and she seasoned food with chili peppers, citron, sage, and other herbs. The fort provided meat, including venison and ...