William M. Weatherlow

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William M. Weatherlow was born on August 7, 1813 in Ohio.

Weatherlow joined John C. Fremont's expedition and moved to Honey Lake in 1854.

In 1856, Weatherlow and Winnemucca negotiated the Reciprocal Treaty.

When Peter Lassen was killed, he was expecting to meet Weatherlow.[1]

Weatherlow died in 1865 of pneumonia at Isaac Roop's home.

References

  1. Sessions S. Wheeler, "Nevada's Black Rock Desert," 1978.

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