Thomas L. "Pegleg" Smith (October 10, 1801 – 1866) was a mountain man who, serving as a guide for many early expeditions into the American Southwest, helped explore parts of present-day New Mexico. He is also known as a fur trapper, prospector, and horse thief.[citation needed]
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Thomas L. "Pegleg" Smith (October 10, 1801 – 1866) was a mountain man who, serving as a guide for many early expeditions into the American Southwest, helped explore parts of present-day New Mexico. He is also known as a fur trapper, prospector, and horse thief.[citation needed]