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A French-Canadian who had lived among the Yankton Sioux for over twenty years. Lewis and Clark hired him as their…

Served as the "patron" (boss/skipper) of the French pirogue crew. He oversaw the group of French-Canadian boatmen hired to navigate…

A French-Canadian trapper who had lived among the Mandan and explored the Black Hills. Hired at Fort Mandan on November…

Clark praised him as "a valuable member of our party." He served the entire journey without significant incident and was…

The Corps' most accomplished fisherman, Goodrich regularly supplied the expedition with fresh fish throughout the journey. At the Great Falls,…

Born in Massachusetts and recruited from the 2nd Infantry Regiment. Court-martialed alongside John Collins for being drunk on duty, receiving…

Accompanied Lewis on the first crossing of the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass in August 1805, where he reportedly straddled…

Joined the permanent party on October 8, 1804 after Moses Reed's expulsion. He kept a journal and created a map…

From Massachusetts. Court-martialed in February 1805 for climbing the Fort Mandan wall after hours rather than using the gate, potentially…

Had a fight with John Potts at Camp Dubois during preparation and was convicted of being absent without leave. Despite…

Best remembered for a harrowing incident on June 7, 1805, when he nearly fell from a 300-foot cliff along the…

An experienced boatman and Indian trader who spoke English, French, and several Native American languages. Labiche served as one of…

One of the "Nine Young Men from Kentucky," Bratton served as hunter, blacksmith, and gunsmith. In spring 1806 he was…

A cousin of Sergeant Charles Floyd, Pryor led the First Squad of six privates during the expedition. Lewis praised him…

Born in Maryland, Collins was a reliable hunter ranked in the top five of the Corps. He was court-martialed and…

Born in Germany and formerly a miller. After the expedition, he returned to the upper Missouri as a fur trapper.…

Born in Pennsylvania and recruited in Kentucky, Gibson was a skilled hunter and fiddle player who entertained the Corps alongside…

Served reliably throughout the expedition. Afterward worked for fur trader Manuel Lisa, returning to Montana in 1807. He traveled alone…

Served as one of the expedition's blacksmiths alongside John Shields. He was court-martialed and sentenced to 100 lashes for sleeping…

A large Newfoundland dog purchased by Lewis in Pittsburgh for $20. Seaman accompanied the expedition for its entire duration, serving…

One of the "Nine Young Men from Kentucky," Reubin was among the Corps' finest hunters. During the encounter with the…

Half French and half Omaha, Cruzatte was recruited for his expert skills as a Missouri River boatman and his fiddle…

Considered one of the Corps' best hunters and scouts, Colter was discharged early on the return journey to join fur…

The youngest enlisted member of the Corps, Shannon famously got lost twice during the expedition, once for 16 days surviving…

Son of a French-Canadian father and Shawnee mother, Drouillard was the expedition's premier hunter and sign language interpreter. He was…