Kootenay Brown
Kootenay Brown | |
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| Born | John George Brown 10 October 1839 Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 18 July 1916 (aged 76) Waterton Lakes, Alberta, Canada |
| Resting place | Waterton Lakes, Alberta, Canada |
| Citizenship | British, Canadian |
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| Employer(s) | British government, Canadian government, self-employed |
| Known for | Being a famous mountain men on the Canadian and American Western Frontier |
| Spouse(s) | Two wives; Olive Lyonnais, and Cheepaythaquakasoon (Isabella) |
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| Years of service | 1857–1862, 1885 |
| Rank | Commissioned officer |
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John George Brown (10 October 1839 – 18 July 1916), better known as "Kootenai" Brown, was an Irish-born Canadian soldier, prospector, trader, guide, forest ranger, and conservation advocate.