Kit Carson By SDouglas Dec 24, 1809 Born in Kentucky Jan 19, 1829 Leads Ewing Young's group to California Jan 19, 1829 Joins first trapping expedition Jan 19, 1841 The first organized group of U.S. settlers arrives in California by land Jan 19, 1842 Leads Fremont's western expeditions Jan 19, 1846 Saves Kerny's troops at San Diego Jan 19, 1846 The Mexican War starts Jan 19, 1848 The Mexican War ends Jan 19, 1861 The U.S. Civil War is fought Jan 19, 1866 Promoted to commanding general of Fort Garland Jan 19, 1867 Seriously injured after fall from horse Apr 23, 1868 Kit's wife dies May 23, 1868 Kit dies
