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Becknell

American  
[bek-nl] / ˈbɛk nl /

noun

  1. William, c1790–1865, U.S. frontier trader: opened Santa Fe Trail 1822.


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Neither Becknell nor Kujawa live in a super-competitive congressional district.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2022

“I also wanted my grandchild to see this book for themselves,” Becknell said.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 20, 2019

Becknell is committed to working with the congregation’s young people, because he believes that’s the best way to effect change.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2015

Becknell doesn’t keep stats, but he believes his programs for young people are paying off.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2015

In 1822, Becknell, of Missouri, took a wagon-train to Santa Fe, to trade for horses and mules and to trap en route.

From Rise of the New West, 1819-1829 by Frederick Jackson Turner

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