William Becknell – “Father of the Santa Fe Trail”
In 1822, Trader William Becknell pioneered the Santa Fe Trail as a trade route by bringing the first wagons full of goods to this previously remote area. How and why he did it is an amazing story filled with bravery, adventure and danger.Search
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The Life of William Becknell
website (Revised September, 2013) THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM BECKNELL, FOUNDER OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL – A Warrior, Trader, Explorer, Judge, Legislator, Farmer and Rancher Purpose: This paper was compiled by Allan J. Wheeler of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the … Continue reading
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