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Timothy Demonbreun

3rd Ave. at Broadway, Nashville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 9' 41.879988", -86° 46' 33.719988"
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Jacques-Timothée de Montbrun, born on Mar. 23, 1741, in Boucherville, Quebec, was the first white man to live in the Nashville area. Beginning in 1769, he spent several winters here trading for furs. He server as Lieut. Gov. of Illinois Country, 1783~86. He became permanent resident of Nashville in 1790, operating store & tavern. Died at home on this site, Oct. 30, 1826.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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