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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Carson, Christopher 1809-1868 (search)
Carson, Christopher 1809-1868 Popularly known as Kit Carson, military officer; born in Madison county, Ky., Dec. 24, 1809; began a life of adventure when seventeen years old; was a trapper on the plains for eight years; and then hunter for Bent's Fort garrison for eight years more. Soon afterwards he became acquainted with John C. Fremont (q. v.), who employed him as guide on his later explorations. His extensive familiarity with the habits and language of the various Indian tribes in the Western country, and his possession of their confidence, made him exceptionally effective in promoting the settlement of that region. In 1847 he was appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Mounted Rifles; in 1853 drove 6,500 sheep across the mountains into California, and on his return was made Indian agent in New Mexico, where he did much in securing treaties between the government and the Indians. During the Civil War he rendered important service in Colorado, New Mexico, and the
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New Mexico, (search)
arcy established near Santa Fe......Aug. 23, 1846 General Kearney promulgates the Kearney code of laws, and proclaims Charles Bent governor of the Territory......Sept. 22, 1846 Donaciano Vigil becomes acting governor in the room of Gov. Charles Bent, who is assassinated at Taos......Jan. 19, 1847 Revolt against the United States government in New Mexico, planned by Dons Diego Archuleta and Tomas Ortiz, breaks out at Taos, but is suppressed by American troops under Col. Sterling Price, and Governor Montoya, prominent in the rebellion, is tried by court-martial and executed, Feb. 7. Six others, convicted of participating in the murder of Governor Bent, are executed......Aug. 3, 1847 Santa Fe Republican, the first newspaper printed in English, issued......1847 By the treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, concluded Feb. 2, 1848, and proclaimed in Santa Fe in August following, New Mexico becomes a part of the United States......August, 1848 People of New Mexico, in convention