John Colter

Background

Colter, John was born in 1775 in Staunton, Virginia, circa. Son of Joseph and Ellen (Shields) C. With Lewis and Clark’s Expedition Company, 1803.

Achievements

• John Colter has been listed as a noteworthy trapper, explorer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Manuel Lisa’s expedition to Big Horn Country, undertook mission to Crow Indians (at Lisa’s request) over Wind River and Teton Mountains and into Yellowstone area, perhaps 1st white man to see Yellowstone area.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Lewis

Mother:

Ellen (Shields) C. With Lewis