The settlement of Denver, which was originally located in western Kansas Territory, was founded in the late 1850s and named after Kansas Territorial Governor James W. Denver.
One of the early settlers was Scottish mountain man William McGaa.
With a native American woman, McGaa welcomed a son — said to be the first baby born in the settlement — on March 8, 1859. The baby was named William Denver McGaa.
Sources:
- Trembath, Brian K. “Who was the first baby born in Denver? The answer depends on how you ask.” Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives 14 Jul. 2020.
- Denver – Wikipedia
Image: Adapted from a photograph of William Denver McGaa (via Denver Public Library)
[Latest update: Dec. 2024]