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Engl 2010
February 21, 2008
Jim Bridger
Jim Bridger was a great mountain man, but unknown to most he was also an explorer. James (Jim) Bridger was born on March 17, 1804. The year 1812 is when the Bridger's moved from Virginia to St. Louis.

Mrs. Bridger worked at the family owned "Highway Inn".Mrs. Bridger being a mother of three: a ever-on the move baby boy; an inquisitive school girl; and a young man, turning eight, Jim Bridger. She had her hands full while Jim's dad was gone most of the time working as a surveyor, which left him almost no time to spend with his family. From all of the stress Jim's mom had with the hotel and raising children .She had health problems causing her to be come very sick, and passed away when he was only eight years old. Mr. Bridger having to be pulled away for work to support his family at home.It was that winter of 1812 when the youngest son got a sever cold and passed away.Mr. Bridger was heart broken and could not get rid a of a awful......

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