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Esther Whitley

b. 1755

American pioneer

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About Esther Whitley

Born 1755. Esther Whitley was an American pioneer.

Esther Whitley (1755–1833) was an American pioneer who was the third woman of European descent to cross the Cumberland Mountains. Traveling with her husband, William Whitley, she came to Kentucky on Wilderness Road. Fullen married William Whitley in Virginia, and together they had eight daughters and three sons.

In November 1775, she began the trip west along Wilderness Road with her husband and their family.

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Important facts

Born

1755

Birth century

18th century

Occupation

Pioneer

Nationality

United States

Awards

Kentucky Women Remembered

Also known as

Esther Gill Fullen, Esther Gill Fullen Whitley

Frequently asked questions

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American pioneer

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Esther Whitley was born in 1755.

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Esther Whitley was a pioneer.

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Esther Whitley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Esther Whitley

· Wikidata: Q21068929

· DBpedia: Esther Whitley

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