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Submitted: 7/3/12 • Approved: 7/5/12 • Last Updated: 4/17/18 • R25977-G0-S3
1775 - June 1, 1831
Captain
Lewis & Ckark Expedition
1803
War of Independence
1812
His tombstone inscription reads:
Born in Virginia about 1775. As a youth migrated to Kentucky Territory. Was the first volunteer accepted by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Sent by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase and served as the expedition first sergeant, 1803 - 1806.
In 1811 while engaged in lead mining at Galena, Illinois requested by the government to locate Tecumseh, Shawnee Indian prophet. As a result Pryor’s holdings were destroyed in 1812 by Indian allies of the English.
In the War of 1812 rose to the rank of Captain. Served under General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans.
After the War of 1812 settled in Arkansas Territory. Shortly thereafter where he lived and married into the Osage Nation. Was appointed sub-agent to the Osage Indians.
Pryor guided Epaphras Chapman from Fort Smith to a site along Grand River where the Union Mission was established in the present southern part of Mayes County.
Died June 1, 1831 at his trading post located three and a half mile south east from this point. The present city of Pryor Creek derives its name from this American hero.
His historic expeditions dealing with Presidents, Governors and personages of his time enshrines Nathaniel Pryor in American history.
Entombed at this location June 12, 1982 by the Mayes County Historical Society.
Contributed on 7/3/12 by tomtodd
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