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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 (the present-day states of Ohio, eastern Indiana, western Pennsylvania, and northwestern West Virginia).
Christopher Gist (born c. 1706, Maryland [now in U.S.]—died 1759, South Carolina or Georgia) was an American colonial explorer and military scout who wrote highly informative journals describing his experiences.
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Gist was formally trained as a surveyor, possibly from his father who helped survey Baltimore. However, it is clear from Gist's journals that his education was not limited to surveying. Gist kept three detailed journals that attest to his thoroughness and intelligence.
Oct 13, 2020 · Learn about Christopher Gist, a surveyor, scout, and guide who explored the Ohio Valley and fought in the French and Indian War. He helped George Washington deliver a message to the French, survived a dangerous journey, and joined the Cherokee nation.
Jun 11, 2018 · Christopher Gist. The American frontiersman Christopher Gist (ca. 1706-1759) was one of the first explorers of the Ohio and Kentucky wilderness. He also accompanied George Washington on missions to the French in the Ohio Valley. Christopher Gist was born in Maryland.
Christopher Gist was a skilled wilderness traveler and American Indian negotiator who accompanied George Washington on his journey to Fort LeBoeuf in 1753. He helped Washington meet with the French commander and the American Indian chiefs, and kept a journal of the trip.
Mar 31, 2024 · Frontiersman Christopher Gist risks his own life to guide a young George Washington on a crucial mission through the freezing wilderness.
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