Elbridge Gerry's Timeline By edonnella Jan 1, 1818 Elbridge Gerry was born Jan 1, 1840 Came to Colorado as a fur trader Jan 1, 1842 Elbridge opened a trading post in Fort Laramie, Wyoming.Elbridge married Kate Smith. Jan 1, 1853 Elbridge's trading post was a thriving business, and he remarried. Jan 1, 1860 Elbridge moved to land east of Greely and started a horse ranch. Jan 1, 1862 The Native Americans raided settlements near the early spring. Jan 1, 1875 Elbridge died.