Walter_J._Johnson

Walter J. Johnson

Walter J. Johnson

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Walter J. Johnson (November 1, 1611 - September 30, 1703) was an English explorer[1] and fur trader[2] whose travels in the Delaware and Hudson River valleys helped to pave the way for further settlement. He had good friendships and business relationships with the Lenape and Mohawk people who inhabited the area at the time.

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  1. [1]
    George, Lynn Early Explorers in New York: Native Americans and Europeans (Primary Sources of New York City and New York State) Publisher: Rosen Classroom (June 30, 2003) ISBN 0-8239-8402-8 ISBN 978-0823984022
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    Peterson, Chris Birchbark Brigade: A Fur Trade History Boyds Mills Pr (October 1, 2009) ISBN 1-59078-426-X ISBN 978-1590784266


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