John Williams Gunnison | |
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| Born | November 11, 1812 Goshen, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 1853 (aged 40) |
| Cause of death | Murder by Pahvant Utes |
| Resting place | 39°16′51″N 112°46′41″W / 39.280789°N 112.778008°W[1] |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy at West Point, New York |
| Occupation | Captain in the Corps of Topographical Engineers - Surveyor |
| Employer | United States Army |
| Known for | Exploration and surveying of Florida, the Great Lakes and the Western United States |
| Spouse |
Martha A. Delony
(m. 1841–1853) |
John Williams Gunnison (November 11, 1812 – October 26, 1853) was an American military officer and explorer.
- ^ "Gunnison Massacre Site". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-09-07.