Joseph R. Walker
(1798-1876)
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Joseph R. Walker (December 13, 1798 — October 27, 1876) was a mountain man and experienced scout. He established the segment of the California Trail, the primary route for the emigrants to the gold fields during the California gold rush, from Fort Hall, Idaho to the Truckee River. The Walker River and Walker Lake in Nevada were named for him by John C. Frémont.
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Joseph Rutherford Walker 13 December 1798 Roane County, Tennessee, USA
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27 October 1876 (aged 77) Manzanita Ranch in Contra Costa County, California USA
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| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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