No, John W. Gunnison did not find the town Gunnison. The town was actually named after him in honor of his exploratory work in the region. John W. Gunnison was a United States Army officer and explorer who served in the U.S. Topographical Engineers.
He was an American explorer whoe explored parts of Florida, the area around the Great Lakes (Wisconsin & Michigan) as well as the Great Salt Lake Valley. Born 11 November 1812 died 26 October 1853.
John W. A. 'Doc' Buyers died in 2006.
John W. Conway was born in 1945.
John W. Kyle died in 1965.
John W. Kyle was born in 1891.
John W. Okey was born in 1827.
John W. Okey died in 1885.
John W. Bischoff was born in 1850.
John W. Allen died in 1887.
John W. Allen was born in 1802.
John W. Hogan was born in 1853.