Jim Bridger was born on March 7th 804. He had one sibling whose name was Chloe Bridger. When he was thirteen years old, he became a blacksmiths apprentice. He was orphaned at the age of thirteen when his parents died. When he was eighteen he quit his apprenticeship when he responded to a fur trapping expedition led by William Henry Ashlyn. Where they were going was to the upper part of the Missouri river. He was one of the many to become famous mountain men. He then began to explore the western part of the United States. He was credited for discovering the Great Salt Lake. Although scientists to this day are not sure if he was accompanied by someone else. So, they then just credited the discovery to him. Although when he did find it, he thought it was part of the Pacific Ocean. He then became one of the five partners in the rocky mountain fur trader company. He soon realized that t
he furs in that area was starting to be exhausted. So, he and his friend made Fort Bridger. He built it in the Southwestern Wyoming. But they were soon driven out by the blasted Mormons.
Jim Bridger was also a famous guide. He helped guide Captain Howard Stansbury to Utah. He also helped guide Colonel Albert S. Johnston during the Mormon war. The blasted Mormons thought that the government had sent their battalion to annihilate them. They were fearing this because they had faced persecution in other places so they made their own battalion. The blasted Mormons then blocked the way for the army to come in through the Salt Lake Valley. Bridger also lead Captain William Reynolds to Yellowstone Wyoming. He also lead a few trips from Denver through salt lake city. He also guided part of the army that was sent to guard mail carriers. He also guided several expeditions over the Powder River.