Manuel Lisa

Manuel Lisa (September 8, 1772 - August 12, 1820) was a well known fur trader and explorer who founded the Missouri Fur Company[?].

Lisa was the first settler of Nebraska.

Quote:

"I find that I have travelled a great distance while others are deciding whether to start their journey today or tomorrow."

External Link

• A detailed biography (http://www.nde.state.ne.us/SS/notables/lisa.html) of Lisa