Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Berthoud, Edward Louis |
Othernames |
Ed (nickname) Louis |
Born |
March 29, 1828 |
Birthplace |
Geneva, Switzerland |
Deceased |
Jun 13, 1908 |
Deceased where |
Golden, Colorado |
Places of residence |
Golden, CO |
Titles & honors |
Berthoud Pass-namesake Town of Berthoud, Colorado-namesake Berthoud Hall, Colorado School of Mines-namesake Jefferson County Hall of Fame Union Army Civil War |
Father |
Louis Henry Louis Berthoud |
Mother |
Helen S. |
Nationality |
Swiss |
Notes |
Mapped out the first direct wagon road from Golden, CO to Utah, which went over his namesake, Berthoud Pass. |
Occupation |
Civil Engineer Surveyor/Railroad Engineer (first RR to cross the Rockies) Geologist Historian Mayor of Golden Colorado School of Mines, helped establish the school and also was a member of the faculty and board Seat in Territorial Legislature |
Relationships |
Brother of Alexander Berthoud Uncle of Eva Berthoud |
Spouse |
Helen Samaria Ferrell |
Children |
None |
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