context: Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson (December 24 1809 - May 23, 1868) was one of the American wild west legends. During his career, he served as a trapper, wilderness guide, military intelligence agent, Native American agent, soldier, and farmer. Carson originally became known as a guide to John C. Frémont's mapping expedition during the 1840s. Although Carson tried to maintain good relations with the Indians, he also had to fight against them.
question: In what year was Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson born?
answers.text: 1809