Christopher Gist
British explorer (1706-1759) · United States · Historical Figures · Died at 53
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Something wrong?Christopher Gist (1706-1759) was an explorer, surveyor, and frontiersman active in Colonial America. He was one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country. Gist is credited with providing the first detailed description of the Ohio Country to colonists in the Thirteen Colonies.
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Engraving based on George Washington and Christopher Gist crossing the Allegheny River, attributed to painter Daniel Huntington, mid 19th century.
"Washington in the Indian Council," by Junius Brutus Stearns (1847), depicting Washington (standing) and Gist (far right, with rifle) meeting with Shingas, Scarouady, Tanacharison, and other Native American leaders at Logstown in November, 1753.Family
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Christopher Gist (1706-1759) was an explorer, surveyor, and frontiersman active in Colonial America. He was one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country. Gist is credited with providing the first detailed description of the Ohio Country to colonists in the Thirteen Colonies. At the outbreak of the French and Indian War, Gist accompanied Colonel George Washington on missions into this wilderness and saved Washington's life on two occasions.
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