During the long summer of 1849 there was an unbroken line of wagons reaching from horizon to horizon.  Cholera, scurvy, dysentry, accident, thirst, hunger, fatigue, Indian attack, quarrels, discouragement and other ills plagued these trains.  One estimate stated there were thought to be betwee 4,000 and 5,000 deaths on the trail that year.  As in other years, all of these obstacles were offset by the hope for a better future in the form of gold, health or land.The majority of this endless line of humanity was aimed toward the promise of gold and riches in California.  It was estimated that over 35,000 individuals took part in this great overland migration.  Of these, only a very few turned off for Oregon at that time.  However, in later emigrations to Oregon it is found some of the same names that went to California in 1849, returned east and emigrated again with family.

 "Emigrant parties are coming in slowly from the mountains.  Inclusive of a company of 27 wagons, the arrival of which is daily expected, there have been 55 wagons arrived in this Valley.  Others are reported as coming." [October 18, 1849 Oregon Spectator]

Below is an incomplete list of the emigrants and trains of 1849.    All women are listed by their maiden name (if known) EVEN if they were married at the time of emigration.  Names of those going to California may be mentioned if their names are noted in diaries but there has been no attempt to find additional information beyond what is mentioned in the source.

OR *2) Bvt. Col William W. Loring with companies A, D, F, H, K   set out May 10th for Ft. Kearny with 700 horses, 171 wagons, 1200 mules and some oxen.  He reached Ft. Kearny on May 31 where he was joined by Bvt. Major Charles F. Ruff and Company I.  They began their trek to Oregon arriving at Ft. Laramie on June 22 and at Oregon City on the 8th and 9th of October.  The companies were stationed at the Columbia Barracks in what is now Clark Co, WA.

OR *3) Capt John Kelly accompanied a regiment of cavalry across the plains in 1849 acting as wagon master and arrving in Oregon City in October 1849

*4: Capt. W. H. Pope of Booneville, Missouri led wagon train with emigrants including Lewis Abrams

CA *5 The Missionary Train consisting of 50 wagons left St. Joseph Missouri and on May 1 camped six miles from town.  Called the Missionary Train because The Rev. Isaac Owens of the Methodist Church and a number of other like minded ministers were going to California as missionaries. For Kearney May 24; Fort Laramie June 19; Independence Rock July 2; Soda Springs July 29; Sublette Cutoff ; Johnson's Fort Oct 1; arrived Vernon California Oct 6 with 13 remaining wagons; two young men on train died of cholera but no names given [Covered Wagon Women Vol 1 Kenneth L Holmes p. 231-246 "The Diary of a Pioneer Girl by Sallie Hester"

OR *6: Green and Jersey County Company departed St. Joseph Missouri 28 Apr 1849 and arrived Willamette Valley 05 Sep 1849

*7: Robideau Train

CA 8* Capt. William Henry Russell, of Callaway County, Missouri had gone to California in 1846 and returned east a year later.  In 1849 he headed a large mule-drawn wagon train which left Missouri around April 24.  The company numbering 88 or more enlarged further with a group of Newark, NJ men from the mule division of John S. Darcy's Company and a party of gold seekers from Monroe, Michigan.  The company broke into smaller groups enroute.  Russell reached Sutter's Fort on August 8.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA 9* A large company from Cincinnati headed by Dr. J. H. Levering consisted of about 50 individuals was well equipped and wore uniforms similar to that of the soldiers.  They left Missouri border the latter part of April.  Their 18 wagons butilt of "iron" were pulled by 8 mules to the wagon.  These wagons proved unsuitable for ferrying by themselves.  An earlier estimate stated there were 51 men, 10 wagons and 11 mules per wagon.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *10 A small Palmyra, Missour group headed by James Stewart who was experienced with the Santa Fe trail left the Missouri border April 28.  Among the men included was William G. Johnston of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania whose 1849 journal is among the best, E. R. Pye & son.  At their formal organization James Stewart was elected Captain, Lt. Blakey as guard Captain and Pye, Karkuff and Washington as a rules committee.  They later split up.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *11: Capt. Sublette headed a party of Missourians, Texans and Mississippians totalling approximately 38 men with ox drawn wagons.  On May 16 at the Little Blue the company had split leaving 27 wagons with Sublette.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *12 Mountain man Benoni M. Hudspeth guided a large ox-wagon train that left Independence in early May consisting of persons from Jackson, Missouri and adjoining counties.  Included in this group were John J. Myers who had bone to California in 1843 with the Chiles party, J. C. McCarty a Santa Fe trader of Levington, Missouri, and four brothers of Benomi Hudspeth.  The train was said to consist of about 40 wagons and some 600 head of stock.  There were included in this trains John A. Johnson and 9 companions for Lower Sandusky, Ohio who later separated from the company.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *13: Alexander W. McCoy headed 7 wagons with yoke of oxen that included his brother Samuel F. McCoy.  They joined the Hudspeth train for a period of time and then split off.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *14: Milton McGee, who had gone to California in 1843 with the Chiles party led a company chiefly from Ray County, Missouri.  He left his family in Jackson County, Missouri but his brother, Fry P. McGee who went to California in 1849 took his family with him.  The Fry P. McGee family returned to Missouri in 1850.  It is said Milton McGee returned to Missouri "with all the gold he could carry".  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *15: Edwin Bryant who had gone to California in 1846 and authored a book called "What I Saw in California" headed a pack mule train of Kentuckians and Indianians which consisted of approximately 60 men and 1855-180 mules.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *16: Capt. Judge James D. Potts led the "Wolverine Rangers" an ox-team train from Michigan was a stock company.  Each member paid $85 dollars into the treasury.  There were reportedly some women in this company.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *17 Lewis Jones of Jackson County, Missouri accompanied by John Bartleson, L.W. Boggs, Major Hickman and others.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *18 Joseph Thing who had accompanied N.J. Wyeth in 1834 Headed up a pack-mule train composed of two companies organized at Boston, Massachusetts that included approximately 29 men in the "Granite State and California Mining and Trading Company" and an additional 40 gold seekers in the "Mount Washington Company"  Several; members from both companies died in May while still near Independence of cholera.  It was late May before the two companies crossed the Missouri border.  By June 12 they had reached the Big Blue.  At that time it was reported that the company consisted of 70 persons, 140 mules, a number of horses and a drove of cattle. [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *19 Francis Dixon headed up a company organized at Boston, Massachusetts called the "Sagamore and Sacramento Mining and Trading Company" that consisted of 52 men.  The party was described as having gray uniforms with silver braid and driving made-to-order wagons (one for every four men) drawn by four horses in silver plated harnesses and from the rear of each wagon projected a swivel gun. [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *20 "Major" John Webber of Boston headed a company that called themselves the "Congress and California Mutual Protection Association".  The officers wore navy blue uniforms and the noncoms and privates had gray uniforms.  Dr. Charles Robinson was the companies surgeon and later was prominent in the history of Kansas.  The group later split into two companies.  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *21 Dr. J. McNulty led the "Colony Guards" from New York City.  They were dressed in uniforms of Blue Cassimere, armed with Government Rifles, Bowie Knoves and Colt Revolvers.  J. W. Berrien of Indiana described them as "the most lackadasiyacal and Waterish fellows and added that they are green as a pumpkin vine.  J. G. Bruff, another traveler dined with the party on June 24 and referred to them as "a very clever set of adventurers--a company...with mule wagons also, but the members were mounted on mules"  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, Printed by Robert R (Bob) Sanders, State Printer, Topeka, Kansas 1972 p.833-837]

CA *22 A company organized in Pennsylvania and consisting of five units left from Independence; Group #1 Alexander Love, Henry Gamble [died Independence, MO], Philip Alexander, Witherlow, Ostander; Group #2 William Smith, Galaway, Tucker [died enroute], Depue, Woods; Group #3 William Nash, Sublet [died enroute], Hastings, John Miller [died enroute], Robert Miller; Group #4 John Long, Stevenson [died Independence, MO], Cossett, Doucher, Dr. Conduit; Group #5 S. M. Veach, Niman, Mingea, Capt. Findley, Yeager [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

CA *23: Leaving St. Joseph, Missouri was the company consisting of William E. Chamberlain, Leonard Crawford, Dr. Ketchum, Thomas Hook and Daniel Barbour.  They were traveling with three riding mules, two ponies and eiught pack mules; 375# pilot bread, 115# flour, 200# side bacon and 27# tea as well as some smaller items.. [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

CA: *24 Capt. G. W. Paul company of  10 Missourians aand a party from upper Sandusky, Ohio left Independence, Missouri April 14 [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas,]

CA *25: Col Vital Jarrot headed the "St. Clair (County, Illinois) Mining Company" with mule teams and 13 wagons which left St. Joseph, Missouri April 19 [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas,]

CA *26 Capt. Winter headed company composed of members from various southern states that left from Independence, Missouri

CA *27 Capt. Harvy headed a company from Illinois

CA *28 Major Haun led a company from Clinton, Iowa that started from Council Bluffs and added additional members from other points until it contained 70 wagons and 120 persons

CA *29: H. B. Sharmann company started from New York March 20, 1849 heading for the gold fields of California head of a company of 60 of German emigrants; unfortunately many would die before reaching California when they became lost is in the Lassen Pass;  Scharmann's Overland Journey To California

CA *30: Dr. Bonine member of train of 125 out of Illinois  [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

CA *31: Elijah Bryan Farnham From Ohio to California in 1849: The Gold Rush Journal of Elijah Bryan Farnham [Indiana Magazine of History, Vol 46 No. 3 [September 1950 & December 1950 Vol 46 No. 4]

OR *2: ABBOTT, George Henry (1829-1914): m'd JONES, Charlotte Melvina; s/o Dr. Samuel and Nancy (Baker) Bradley; Abbott moved around quite a bit.  In 1860 he was the Indian Agent at Warm Springs.  It appears he goes to Pennyslvania c1864 where he is married and has several children.  By 1880 he is residing at Ft. Collins, Colorado where he has several more children.  By 1900 he is living in Idaho where he lives until his death in 1914. He was the father of eight children (Robert B., Charles, William G., Mary Edna, Martha B., Lucy, George and Alice J. )

 George H. Abbott, 19, grey eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5' 9", born Ross County, Ohio, blacksmith, enlisted 26 Oct 1848 at Chilicothe, Ross County, Ohio [US Army Enlistments; ]

George H. Abbott; 9pp, soldier, crossed with mounted rifle regiment from Ft. Leavenworth to Oregon City; departed 10 May 1849 and arrived 10 Oct 1849 [mentions family "dau Abbott, Robert Abbott, 3 sons, Edna Abbott Bledsoe" and army officers in company. [Mss #909, Oregon Historical Society]

George H Abbott and the battle at Pistol River [Southern Oregon History by Ben Truwe]

CA *4" ABRAMS, Lewis (29 Feb 1824-11 Dec 1905): m1 1864 SHEA, Mary (1842-1868); m2. 1870 WITTEN, Tryphosa Elizabeth; went to California in 1849 with an ox team under command of Capt. Pope; buried Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon

Lewis Abrams born 29 Feb 1824 New Jersey; m1. Mary Shea 1864 IL (she died 1869); m2. Phosia Witten; children Lois (L. Rea Green); Letitia E, W Carleton, Chester W.; to California 1849 in ox team under command of Capt. Pope [Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 981-82]

ABRAMS, William Penn (15 Aug 1820-22 Apr 1909): m'd 11 Oct 1842 PHELPS, Sarah Lavina; s/o John and Nancy (Rollins) Abrams;

"William Penn Abrams; millwright; to California 1849 via Panama; by ship to Oregon Nov 1849; returned east in 1850 and brought his family west in 1851 via Cape Horn on the bark "Francis & Louise".  Father of six children (Sarah, Georgiana, William Rollins, Clara Minnie, Nellie Ann and Harry Augustus" [Reflections of Oregon Pioneer Families published by Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, 1994] [William P. Abrams diary]

ADAIR, John  (08 Aug 1808-09 Apr 1888); m'd 02 Jan 1834 DICKINSON, Mary Ann;

"First Collector of Customs for Oregon.  Born and received early education in Harrodsburg, Kentucky; attended Centre College and Harvard University.  Admitted to bar and practiced in Mississippi and Kentucky.  Married Mary Ann Dickinson; 13 children.  U.S. congressman and governor of Kentucky.  Appointed first customs collector of Oregon in 1848 by President Polk; assigned to Port of Astoria, crossed Isthmus of Panama with family and sailed to San Francisco on the California, continuing to Astoria via brig Valadora, under Captain Nathaniel Crosby; arrived April 3, 1849.  Settled on claim in Upper Astoria or Upper Town (once Adairville).  There established first U.S. Customs House on Pacific Coast; early petition for site at lower Astoria unsuccessful.  In 1850 instrumented construction of steamer Columbia, first river craft built in Oregon.  Retired as Customs collector, 1860.  Contributed to agricultural development of Clatsop County.  Was Democrat and Presbyterian; later affiliated with Episcopal church." [Dictionary of Oregon History edited by Howard McKinley Corning p. 1]

DLC #3872 Clatsop County; John Adair born 1808 KY; arrived Oregon 03 Apr 1849; settled claim 31 Oct 1849; m'd Mary Ann 02 Jan 1834 Louisville, Kentucky; A. VanDusen signed papers as Notary Public. Affidavit: Robert Shortes, Ferdinand Ferrell, Turman P. Powers.

ADDISON, Robert (02 Apr 1831-15 Mar 1898): m'd 07 Nov 1870 SCOTT, Martha;  born Newcastle-on-the Tyne, England; family came to America 1838 and settled in Wisconsin;: worked way across the plains as a driver, went to Idaho for three years, returned to Oregon in 1852 and settled In Yamhill County

AGER, George Kingsley (1830-18 Sep 1896): m'd 25 Dec 1859 SYMONS, Nancy; s/o Ira and Eliza (Joslin) Ager;

George Ager reportedly drove cattle west in 1849; settled on Howell Prairie in Marion county until c1877 when he moved to Lewis County, Washington; he died 18 Sep 1896 in Tenino, Thurston County, Washington; buried in Fern Hill Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington.; father of nine children (Annie Eliza, James Albert, John Martin, Mary Evaline, Effie Jane, Joseph E., Arthur George, William Walter and Grace Elizabeth; Ager Genealogy

*22: ALEXANDER, Philip;

from Pennsylvania  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

OR *2: ALONG [ ] (1831- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, servant from China

OR *2: ALT, Samuel (1826- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH; Samuel Alt, 22, blue eyes, sandy hair, fair complexion, 5'7 1/2", born Fairfield, Ohio; enlisted 30 Dec 1848 Lancaster, Ohio [US Army Enlistments]

ALVEY, Simon Bolivar (16 Oct 1827-c1893): m'd 1853 ELDER, Dollie V.; s/o William and Madeline (Watson) Alvey;

Simon Alvey settled in Yamhill Co until about 1864 when he moved to Pierce County, Washington where he and Dolly are shown in the 1880 census; he was the father of eight children (Alice M., Florence, Martha, Alfred William, Edith S., Grace, Edward B. and Junia Afton)

DLC #5289 Yamhill County; Simon B Alvey b. 1827 Sangamon County, Illinois; m'd Dolly A. 31 Aug 1853 Yamhill County, OT; arrive Oregon Sep 1849; Tilden Beauchamp abandoned this claim which he filed on 13 Feb 1855 and abandoned same summer and Simon settled claim abandoned by Beauchamp on 19 Nov 1855; Simon B. Alvey died and Dolly married Algernon S. Dresser by 1864 [death and remarriage of Dolly by 1864 is incorrect information based on census records]. Affidavit: James T. Elder, Mathew H. Elder, A. S. Watt, Francis M. Whitely, Isaac Davis.

AMERMAN, Henry (02 Mar 1822-06 Apr 1902): s/o Simon and Anna (Vantine) Amerman; believed to have crossed plains in 1849, probably to California; it appears he may have returned east and emigrated again to Oregon in 1852; see 1852 listing; buried Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon

ANDERSON, Eli K. (20 Dec 1826-13 Mar 1912) m. 09 Jan 1856 MYER, Elizabeth Nessby; s/o [ ] and Hannah (Knighten) Anderson; went to California in 1849 and then to Oregon in 1852; settled Jackson County, Oregon; see 1852 listing; buried Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon

ANDERSON, James Ferman (14 Aug 1828-28 Dec 1886): m'd 1861 WILBOURN, Mrs. Mahala J. (Travis);  s/o [ ] and Hannah (Knighten) Anderson; went to California in 1849 and then to Oregon in 1852; see 1852 listing; buried Henley and Hornbrook Cemetery, Hornbrook, Siskiyou County, California

ANDERSON, William Reese (22 Jun 1822-23 Oct 1902): m'd 1851 STURGESS, Sarah Jane; s/o Jacob and Lucretia (Killinger) Anderson; buried Old Vancouver City Cemetery, Vancouver, Washington

William Anderson drove government wagon to Fort Hall and then accompanied a squad of 36 men to Vancouver where he worked through the winter.  Went to Hunt's sawmill near Westport and assisted in building the Columbia, the first steamship constructed in Oregon; 1854 moved to Clarke County, WT and settled on a claim; father of 14 children (Frank, Charles H., William R. Jr., Marilia; Edward B., Estella F., Lucretia V., George W., Fannie E., Asa, Minnie J., Nina, Katie A. and Robert E.);  

ANGEL, Martin (1821 -02 Jan 1856): m'd 13 Aug 1849 WILLIAMS, Ann; born Spartanburg District, South Carolina; killed by Indians; buried Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Jackson County, Oregon

DLC: #969 Jackson County; Martin Angel, heirs-at-law; arrived Oregon month of June 1849; settled claim 01 Jul 1852 to 01/02 Jan 1856 the day of his death; m'd Ann 13/18 Aug 1849 Oregon City, Oregon Territory; 10 Nov 1860 Anna Williams wrote Land Office asking that the East half of claim be set aside for her as former wife of Martin Angel, deceased and West half embracing the improvements to the heirs, Willard, Martin & John Angel, all minors under the age of 14 years. 11 Dec 1865 Charles Williams of Clackamas County and Anna Williams, formerly wife of Martin Angel signed Oath Of Allegiance. Affidavit: Jno E Ross, Nathaniel D Dean, W. G. T'Vault, James Clugage, Charles W. Savage, Abel George.

ANTRIM FAMILY RESEARCHER:
ANTRIM, Benjamin (22 Jul 1826-25 Jun 1893): m'd SAWYER, Sarah E.; father of four children (George, Eldon E., Mary and Ray L.); settled in Yamhill County, went to California c1854 for a period of about 13 years; returned to Yamhill county where he farmed until his death; fought in Rogue River Indian wars; buried Hopewell Cemetery, Dayton, Yamhill County, Oregon

OR *2: ARTHUR, Isaac (1824- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Wales  Isaac Arthur, 24, fair eyes, light hair, 5'6", b. Wales, miner, enlisted 16 Aug 1848, Cincinnati, Ohio]; may be same Isaac Arthur that settled in Whidbey Island, Washington [US Army Enlistments:

ATWOOD, Cyrenus :

OR *2: AUFFSCHNEIDER, Charles V. (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany Charles V. Auffschneider, 21, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5'9", b. Bolanden, Germany, machinist. enlisted 19 Oct 1848 Washington, D.C. [US Army: Enlistments]

AVERY, Dr.:

"June 15 met with Dr. Avery from Tennessee"  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

OR *2:: BACKENSTOS, Edwin Douglas  (Sep 1843-23 Apr1876): s/o  Jacob and Sarah (Lee) Backenstos; buried Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

"BACKENSTOS, EDWIN D.--Born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1844; the eldest son of Colonel J. B. Backenstos, U.S.A. Came with his parents to Oregon in 1849. Resided subsequently in Portland, and held several public offices, especially that of city treasurer. Died April 23, 1876." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.700]

DLC: #1021 Multnomah; Jacob B. Backenstos; b. 1811 PA; arrived at Oregon City 10 Nov 1849; settled claim 27 Nov 1855; m'd Sarah 15 dec 1835 Sangamon Co, IL

OR *2: :BACKENSTOS, Jacob Benjamin  (1811-1860): m'd LEE, Sarah Lavina; s/o Jacob and Margetta (Theis) Backenstos; father of five children (Edwin D., Mary V., James S., Charles and Leo); buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR [*Mss #909, Mss #233]

OR *2:: BACKENSTOS, James Sumner (12 Jan 1847-31 May 1926): m'd GRIGGS, Nellie Priscilla; s/os/o  Jacob and Sarah (Lee) Backenstos; buried Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

BAKER, Thomas :

OR *2: BALDWIN, Henry Hewitt (1825-1911):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland; Henry Baldwin, 23, grey eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion, 5' 6 1/2", b. Cork, Ireland, clerk, enlisted 10 Apr 1849 St. Louis, MO [US Army Enlistment]; ; by 1860 he is living in Coos Co, OR where he remains until his death 26 Feb 1911.  He is shown in several sources as "Harry" Baldwin.   Baldwin went "to sea at age 16; to US 1846; enlisted U.S. Army 1849; to Oregon to help quell Indian uprisings.  He was a member of the U.S. transport schooner "Captain Lincoln" which was wrecked just north of Coos Bay bar 1852.  In 1855-56 served as packer, scout and express rider during Indian wars in Curry.  Mined in Jackson and Coos counties.  After about 20 years of military service, took up 320 acres near Parkersburg; sold out 1895 and retired in Bandon.  A man of scholarly attainments, his poetry and prose ofter appeared in periodicals of his time.  Member of G.A.R.  Never married." [A Century of Coos and Curry]

BANKS, John Edwin:

John edwin Banks wrote "May 19 we crossed the Big Blue"; May 19 passed the intersection of the Independence and St. Joseph Roads [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*23: BARBOUR, Daniel:

May 25 turned back for home [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

BARNEY, Harlow  (1823-1904): returned east and came west with family in 1853

BARNEY, John Cary (1801-1872): returned east and came west with family in 1853 

BARNHART, W H:

BARRELL, Colburn (05 Mar 1824-19 Oct 1902): m'd 25 Sep 1853 MCKENZIE, Aurelia Jane; s/o Colburn and Susan (Taylor) Barrell; buried Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

*2: BEALL, John E. (1823- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Maryland [US Army Enlistment: John E. Beall, 25, blue eyes, dark hair, fresh complexion, 5'10"; b. Prince George, MD; soldier; enlisted 12 Dec 1848 Washington]

*25: BERRIEN, Joseph W:  kept a diary [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas,]

BEAUCHEMIN, Charles : m1. Mrs. Julie GOBIN; m2. 1872 Julie [ ]; to CA 1849 seeking gold; returned and settled in Frenchtown near Walla Walla

BEECHING, Robert:

BELL,  John Colgate (1814- ):

*2: BENNETT, William (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York [US Army Enlistment: William Bennett, 21, hazel, dark brown, fair complexion, 5' 7"; b. New York City, NY; enlisted 14 Oct 1848]

*2: BETTS, George Washington (1827-aft 1880 ): m'd 1854 Hettie F. FRIER; m2. 1862 Elizabeth VAUGHN; U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY  [US Army Enlistment: George Betts, 21, gray eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5' 7"; b. New York City, NY; blacksmith, enlisted 12 Jun 1848 Hartford]; settles in Washington Co, OR and in 1872 becomes first Post Master of Beaverton, OR; moves to Thurston Co, WA c1876; Oregon Donation Land Claim states he arrived in Oregon in 1853, he may have returned east and emigrated west again in 1853; father of  eight children (Sarah Emily, Orpha M., Elmira Josephina, Elvira E., Charles M., Edward M., Nellia A. and Reuben P.)

BICKERS FAMILY RESEARCHER:
BICKERS, Henry C. (1817- ): m'd 1852 Mrs. Melinda Brown; s/o Benjamin and Joanna (Martin) Bickers; is shown working as a carpenter in  Marion Co, OR in the 1850 and 1860 census; by 1870 is shown in San Diego Co, CA where he is listed as a gold miner.  After 1870 he does not show up in the census records. Henry was the father of four children (Andrew J., Horace E., Mary, and William H.); wife was an emigrant of 1851 with her first husband, Thomas J. Brown.

BICKFORD, William H. (1827-1908): m'd 1852 Sarah Jane SKIPTON; s/o Daniel and Hannah (Peasley) Bickford; William Bickford spent his adult life in CA and appears to have gone there in 1849;  he did visit Oregon in 1852 at least long enough to marry Sarah Jane Skipton in Washington County; he died 13 Dec 1908 Shasta Co, CA

BIDDLE, Benjamin Robert (1808-1882): returned east and in 1852 emigrated with his family to Oregon Territory; see listing in 1852

BILES, John D. (1830- ):

BILLINGS, William (1827- ): arrived by sea

BINGHAM, Nira Changler (1816-1898 ): m'd 1837 Rev. Albert KELLY; d/o Silas and Martha (Cranston) Bingham; mother of nine children (Samuel Bingham, Melvina Durinda, Samantha Caroline, Moriah Clinton, Silas Gilby, Martha Elizabeth, Philander Bascom, Lee Whitman and Marietta Gustina); settled in Multnomah Co; died at Portland, Multnomah Co, OR 08 Jan 1898

BISHOP, Charles ( - 08 Jul 1849) : member of the Washington City and California Mining Association died of cholera and is buried near Torrington, Wyoming

*2: BLAKE, Michael (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland [US Army Enlistment: Michael Blake, 22, blue eyes, dark hair, florid complexion, 5' 5 3/4", b. Tipperary, Ireland; laborer, enlisted 26 Apr 1849 St. Louis, MO]

BLAKELY, Rev.:

"July 1 preached a Sunday sermon" [Benjamin Robert Biddle with 1849 Trail Journal-Spring Creek Series-Copyright 2018, by Richard E. Hart, Springfield, Illinois]

BLAKESLY, A. H.:

*2: BLANFORD, Joseph A. (1820- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Maryland [US Army Enlistment: Joseph A. Blanford, 26, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5' 10", b. Prince George, MD; farmer, enlisted 28 Jul 1846 Baltimore, MD; enlisted again 04 Nov 1848 and 28 Dec 1853]

BLEDSOE, Capt. : mentioned in the diary of George H. Abbott [*Mss #909]

BODIN, Mr.

"June 17 Woodruff, Bodin &c encamped near us"  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

BODINE, Mr. (may be same as Bodin)

"June 18 came up with Bodine, Hooker & Clippinger June 17 Woodruff, Bodin &c encamped near us" [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

BOGGS, John:

BOISMENUE, Nicholas ( - 29 Apr 1849):

"Capt. Jarrot party lost team driver Nicholas Boismenue in a gun accident.  They carried his body on to the Big Blue and buried his body on the left bank that night." [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

BOND, Robert:

BONINE, Dr.:  [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

BOOTH, Edmund:

BOOTHBY FAMILY RESEARCHER:
BOOTHBY, Caroline E.. (c1845-27 Mar 1914 ): m'd 1869 HALEY, Maxmillian; d/o Reason and Mary (Waller) Boothby

BOOTHBY, Emily C. (c1840-1886): m'd 1857 DENNIS, Thomas J.; d/o Reason and Mary (Waller) Boothby

BOOTHBY, Harrison Brunk (c1840-c1901): m'd 1874 FERGUSON, Sarah; s/o Reason and Mary (Waller) Boothby

BOOTHBY, Jane Catherine (06 Aug 1838-09 Apr 1915): m1. 1854 DURAN, William T. (emigrant of 1847); m2. 1884 MCFARLAND, John H.; d/o Reason and Mary (Waller) Boothby; moved to eastern Oregon in 1865; mother of  six children by first marriage (Mary Rhoda, Emily Jane, Reason Rounds, John Alfred, George William Bolter and Henry Haley)

BOOTHBY, Mary E.(c1842- ): m'd 1859 GWINN, James Lewis; d/o Reason and Mary (Waller) Boothby

BOOTHBY, Permelia Ann (24 Nov 1848-29 Jan 1939): m'd 04 Mar 1869 BRADLEY, William P.; d/o Reason and Mary (Waller) Boothby

BOOTHBY, Reason Rounds (16 May 1812-30 Oct 1884): m'd 12 Feb 1835 WALLER, Mary Ann; m2. 1877 MCFADDEN, Mrs.Margaret (EARL); enumerated in 1850 Marion County census but is shown on the Polk County tax rolls for the same year; operated Boothby House Hotel in Eola, Polk Co, OR

"BOOTHBY, R. R.--Born in Brown County, Ohio, May 15, 1.812. After reaching man s estate he traveled over a number of States before settling, and spent several years as engineer of steamboats on the Ohio and Illinois rivers. He then settled in Illinois and engaged in the mercantile and milling business until 1845, when he went to Texas and for a time continued in the latter occupation. Joined the Texas Rangers and fought the Indians. In 1 848 he returned to Illinois and in the following year started for Oregon across the plains. Settled in Polk County, but several years later moved to Salem. Was married in 1835 to Miss Mary A. Waller, and has ten children, all of whom are alive Jane C., Harrison B., Emily C., Mary E., Caroline C., Pamelia A., William W. and Maria (twins), George T., and Reason R. Mrs. Boothby died at Seattle, May 21, 1863, and in 1877 he was married to Mrs. Margaret McFadden.  Mr. Boothby is at present a resident of Monmouth. Has thirty-seven living grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren."[History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.700]

*2: BOURGUIGNON, Philip (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany [US Army Enlistments: Philip Bourguignon, 21, hazel eyes, sandy hair, ruddy complexion, 5'9", dyer, b. Hepel Daimler, Germany, enlisted Dec 4, 1848 Baltimore]

BOWMAN, E. I.:

BOYLE, Charles Dr.: 

*2: BRADELL, Augustus (1811- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany [US Army Enlistment: Augustus Bradell, 37, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5' 5 1/2", b. Saxony, soldier, enlisted 08 Jan 1849, St. Louis, MO; also enlisted 21 Jun 1847, 20 Nov 1854 and 20 Nov 1859]; stationed at Ft. Walla Walla when he re-enlisted in 1859

*2: BRADFORD, William S. (1814- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New Hampshire [US Army Enlistment: William S. Bradford, 38, brown hair, fair complexion, 5' 11", b. New Boston, NH; soldier, enlisted at Baltimore Dec 9, 1848; enlisted 1834, 1838, 1844 and 1848]

BRADLEY, Eugene:

BRADLEY, Permelia:

*2: BRADSHAW, George W. (1824- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ohio [US Army Enlistment: George W. Bradshaw, 24, grey eyes, brown hair, sandy complexion, 5' 11 1/4", b. Meigs, OH; chairmaker, enlisted Sep 14, 1848 Madison]

BRADY, Charles C.:

BRAY, George W.:

BRENTS, Sarah Jane (1832-22 Apr 1863): m'd 01 Jan 1849 INGALLS, Henry J.; d/o James and Narcissa (Lucas) Brents; buried Rock Creek Cemetery, Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon

BREYFOGLE, Joshua D.::

The Delaware (Ohio) Mining Compayy reached the Big Blue on May 1 according to diarist Joshua D. Breyfogle [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

BRICE, Mrs:

ar Green Ruver "The old lady Brice got us up a good dinner and we passed a happy 4^th of July" See Abel Brise below. [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

*2: BRICK, Philip (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany [US Army Enlistments: Philip Brick, 21, blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5' 11", b. Daimstadt, Germany, cooper, enlisted Feb 8, 1849 St. Louis, MO]

*2: BRIGHT, James M. (1830- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Tennessee [US Army Enlistment: James M. Bright, 18, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5'10", b. Wilson, TN; farmer, enlisted Feb 3, 1849 Nashville, TN]

BRISE, Abel: 

Dr. Bonine wrote "May 28 In the evening I ran the wagon over Abel Brise.  Both wheels took him lengthways but did not brake any bones." [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

*2: BROEHINE, Fredrick (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

BROOKE, Lloyd

BROOKS FAMILY RESEARCHER:

BROOKS, Caleb (1824-1899): m1. [   ], Eliza Ann (divorced 1852); m2. 1853 HELM, Sarah (PETERSON); m3. c1870 SHEPPARD, Mary Jane; m4. c1890 [   ] Georgiana A.; s/o George and Mary (Clark) Brooks; settled Wasco Co; 

BROOKS, Durin Pinkney (1832-1883): m'd 16 Mar 1854 HILL, Amanda Caroline; s/o George and Mary (Clark) Brooks; born 25 Dec 1831 McMinn Co, TN and died 24 Jan 1883 Huntsville, Columbia Co, WA

BROOK, E. W:

BROOKS, George (1780-1849): m'd CLARK, Mary "Polly"; The 1850 census shows his wife and some of their children still residing in Iowa .  Died on trail of cholera per obituary of his son, Caleb; father of 11 known children (Delia, George Washington, Ebenezer Jessup, Rachael, Julia Ann, Joshua, Caleb, Julius Caesar, Mary, Vienna Alpine and Durin Pinkney)

BROOKS, John M.: m'd HARPER, Martha Rebecca; s/o John M. and Betsey (Courts) Brooks Jr.

BROOKS, Joshua (1822- ): m'd 1854 [ ], Frances M.; settled Linn Co; s/o George and Mary (Clark) Brooks; DLC says pioneer of 1850

BROOKS, Linus

Mss File #1508, Oregon Historical Society; Linus Brooks, letter, 2pp, departed Ft. Kearny, CA 1849 and arrived Brooks, OR 1849

*2: BROOKS, William H. (1825- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Maryland [US Army Enlistment: William H. Brooks, 23, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5'8", b. Baltimore, MD, farmer, enlisted Nov 29, 1848 Baltimore]

CA *28: BROPHY, Col:

CA: *30: BROWN, Aaron:  

[Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

BROWN, Hugh (1830- ):

BROWN, J.H.:

*2: BROWN, James S. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from  PA [US Army Enlistment: James S. Brown, 20, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5'7", b. Philadelphia, PA; blacksmith, enlisted July 7, 1848 NY]

BROWN, John:

"We found a grave with this inscription on the head board John Brown found in the river {Platt River] shot in the head" [FARNHAM, Elijah From Ohio to California in 1849: The Gold Rush Journal of Elijah Bryan Farnham [Indiana Magazine of History, Vol 46 No. 3 [September 1950 & December 1950 Vol 46 No. 4]

BROWN, John Evans:

BROWN, William J. (1829- ):

BROWNING, Charilla Abbott:

*2: BROWNMILLER, George W. (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Pennsylvania [US Army Enlistment: George W. Brownmiller, 21, hazel eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5'7", b. Berks, PA; blacksmith, enlisted Sep 13, 1848 Jeff Barracks; also enlisted 1846, 1853, 1858, 1863 and 1868]

BRUCE, Robert (1828- ): emigrated to California mines in 1849 where he spent 9 years at Hangtown and Yreka Flat as a placer miner; 1861 moved into Oregon; later years was guard at State Penitentiary; last yeas spent in Pendleton, Oregon

BRUFF, J. Goldsborough:

BRUNK FAMILY RESEARCHER:
BRUNK, Harrison (17 Apr 1812-23 Oct 1895): m'd 29 Jul 1838 WALLER, Emily Carter; settled at Eola, Polk Co; the Brunks were farmers and their farm house, first completed in 1861, is now a museum; buried Burch Pioneer Cemetery, Rickreall, Polk County, Oregon

BRUNK, Hugh McNary (13 Nov 1844-08 Jul 1923): m'd c1895 SHENFIELD, Laura Ellen; s/o Harrison and Emily (Waller) Brunk; twin of William Harrison Brunk; buried City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon

BRUNK, James Arvel (1848-24 Feb 1910 ): unmarried; s/o Harrison and Emily (Waller) Brunk; died at Colfax, Whitman County, Washington after being struck by train, James was deaf and did not hear train approaching, was thrown 40 feet and suffered internal injuries

BRUNK, Margaret (25 Dec 1840-17 Sep 1930): unmarried; in 1895 Harrison Brunk was petitioned to take care of his daughter, Margaret, who was an invalid, it was agreed that Margaret would go to live with her sister, Elora McDaniel; Margaret died in San Luis Obispo, CA; d/o Harrison and Emily (Waller) Brunk

BRUNK, Mary Ellen (31 Mar 1847-15 Apr 1901): m'd 08 Oct 1873 GRUBBE, Caswell Walker; d/o Harrison and Emily (Waller) Brunk; Mary and her husband died at Drain, Douglas Co, OR and are buried there

BRUNK, William Harrison (13 Nov 1844-27 Oct 1916): m1. [ ]; m2. HOCKENHOUSE [aka Hokenyos], Louise; twin of Hugh McNary Brunk; died in Salem, Marion Co, OR; s/o Harrison and Emily (Waller) Brunk

*2: BRUSHER, Lewis E. (1827- ):

 U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France [US Army Enlistments: Lewis E. Brusher, 21, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5' 8 1/2", b. France, blacksmith, enlisted Nov 20, 1848 Oswego]

BRUTSCHER FAMILY RESEARCHER:
BRUTSCHER, Sebastian (29 Nov 1826-15 Mar 1922): m'd 11 Apr 1850 EVEREST, Mary;

crossed the Oregon Trail in 1849 with Col. Loring's Regiment of Mounted Riflemen; was discharged at Oregon City and settled in Yamhill Co.

BRYANT, Edwin:

Edwin Bryant wrote "May 9  reached the Big Blue"; May 11 reached junction of Independence and St. Joseph roads [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

BRYANT, William P. (05 Aug 1806-10 Oct 1860): the first Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court;  appointed by Pres. James K. Polk in 1848 when the Oregon Territory was established; in 1850 he purchased an island and milling operation from George Abernethy that was also claimed by Dr. John McLoughlin; presided at Leander C. Wallace murder trial at Ft. Steilacoom; arrive April 9, 1849 and after serving only 6 months of his 2 year term he left Oregon for Washington, D.C and then onto Rockville, Indiana.

BUFFUM, Joseph C.:

BURBANK, Augustus Ripley:

BURGESS, Joseph H.:

*2: BURKE, Michel (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York [US Army Enlistments: Michael Burk, 21, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, b. New York, NY; ropemaker, enlisted June 6, 1848 NY]

BURNETT, John (04 Jul 1831 - ) m'd 12 Jun 1859 HINTON, Martha

BURRALL, George P.:

*2: BURROUGHS, Allen M. (1828- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York [US Army Enlistments: Allen M. Burroughs, 20, blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 6'2 1/4", b. Rochester, NY; labor, enlisted Oct 30, 1848 Louisville]

BURTON, Henry W.:

BUSH, Charles W.:

BUTLER, Joseph Bradley Varnum ( -1879):

"BUTLER, J. B. V.--Born in New Hampshire in 1809, and after extensive traveling in various parts of the United States- his marriage to Miss Eliza beth Engles taking place meanwhile he crossed the plains to Oregon in 1849. He lived for a short time in Oregon City; then went to Portland, where he was a merchant until 1855, and from there moved to Polk County, and opened a store at Eola, which he kept four years. In 1859, he went to Monmouth, and died in October, 1879."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.700]

BUTLER, N.L. (1844- ):

"BUTLER, N. L.--Residence and address, Dallas; occupation, attorney. Born in Pike County, Missouri, August 27, 1844."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.700]

CALDWELL, Dr.:

CALL, Jonas:

CALL, W.W.:

CAMP, Elmon S.:

CAMP, Herman:

CAMPBELL, Hector (1793-1873):

CAMPBELL, HECTOR.--Born in Chester, Hampden County, Massachusetts, July 11, 1793. Joined the Baptist denomination in 1831, together with his wife who was of the same age. They came to Oregon in 1849.  Mr. Campbell had been twice a member of the Legislature of his native State, and belonged to the Oregon Territorial Legislature in 1850. Was a member of the Constitutional Convention of Oregon. Died in Clackamas County, June 15, 1873."   [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.701]

CAMPBELL, Olive: m'd CAMPBELL, Hector:

CAMPBELL, Robert Lang:

*2: CAMPBELL, Thomas (1823- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York

*2: CANAVAN, James (1820- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

CANNON FAMILY RESEARCHER:
CANNON, George Washington (1812-1895): m'd 1835 ROBINSEN, Mary

CAPLES, James Mrs.:

CAPLES, Jane (1847- ):

CAPLES, Lafayette (1844- ):

CAPLES, LAFAYETTE--Is a farmer, and lives two miles west of Forest Grove. He was born in Ohio in 1844; came to Oregon at an early age arid lived near Portland. He married Charlotte Noland in 1864, and Lenora Raines in 1880. He has five children." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.701]

CAPLES, William Dr. (1806- ):

CARNES, David:

CARROLL, Elmira: m'd 1832 STRINGER, Bluford

CARSONER, William (1825-20 Jan 1877): m'd DICK, Mary Ann (aka Chalk-e-yet); s/o Henry and Jincy Jane (Fields) Casner; father died in 1847, mother emigrated with some of children in 1852; burial unknown;

brother Daniel listed under CASNER; NOTE: Note: Members of the family that settled in the Pacific Northwest spelled the name Carsner. Those that settled in AZ, NM and TX spelled the name Casner. Those that settled in CA spelled the name Carsoner. Most of the children of Henry and Jincy Casner were illiterate and generally signed their name with an 'x'.

CARSTARPHEN, J.E.: 

CARTER, Hansford:  

CARTER, William Davis (28 Sep 1828-29 Dec 1897): m'd 1857 UZAFORAGE, Louise A.; buried Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

"Pioneer printer, newspaperman and book publisher, was born in Barre, Vt.  After learning the printing business he migrated to California in 1849, where he and John Orvis Waterman were hired by Lot Whitcomb to come to the new townsite of Milwaukie as newspaper publishers.  Arriving in 1850, they established the Western Star.  But the next year the paper was discontinued, and Carter and Waterman published the Weekly TImes at Portland.  In 1853 he sold to Waterman but in 1854 bought the Times back, publishing it until 1859, in partnership with R. D. Austin.  The firm of Carter & Austin, in 1854, published Oregon's first novel, 'Ruth Rover'.  He engaged in job printing for many years, was connected with Oregon's first daily paper, the Daily News, and the 'Western Farmer', both short lived.  In 1857 he married Louisa A. Uzaforage [Uzafovage] of Kentucky." [Dictionary of Oregon History edited by Howard McKinley Corning p. 45]

"CARTER, WILLIAM D.--Born in South Barre, Vermont, in 1828. Learned the printer's trade in Montpelier, and came to Oregon in 1850. Was employed on the first number of the Western Star, which was issued at Milwaukie on November thirteenth of that year, and removed to Portland in the June following, and called the Oregon Weekly Times, of which he was one of the publishers up to 1857. In 1858, in connection with A. G. Walling, he began the publication of the Oregon Farmer, and continued it for about five years. Mr. Carter conducted a job printing office from 1864 to 1869, and has continued to work at his trade ever since. In 1857 he married Miss Louisa A. Uzafovage, and by her has had eleven children, nine of whom are living."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 712]

CASNER, Daniel (1837-20 Jan 1877): s/o Henry and Jincy Jane (Fields) Casner; father died in 1847, mother emigrated with some of children in 1852; burial unknown;

NOTE: Note: Members of the family that settled in the Pacific Northwest spelled the name Carsner. Those that settled in AZ, NM and TX spelled the name Casner. Those that settled in CA spelled the name Carsoner. Most of the children of Henry and Jincy Casner were illiterate and generally signed their name with an 'x'.

CASNER, William: see: CARSONER, William;

NOTE: Note: Members of the family that settled in the Pacific Northwest spelled the name Carsner. Those that settled in AZ, NM and TX spelled the name Casner. Those that settled in CA spelled the name Carsoner. Most of the children of Henry and Jincy Casner were illiterate and generally signed their name with an 'x'.

CASSELL, P F:

CASSIN, Francis:

*2: CASSIN, John (1821- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: CASTLE, Nathaniel (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Kentucky

CASTLEMAN, Philip F (17 May 1827 _ ); m'd EVANS, I J Mrs.; to California 1849, to Oregon 1851; m'd Mrs. I. J. Evans 1856; Children: Euretta F (Judge J. A. Campbell), Stephen F., Mary E., Anna B (W H Games), William R

CATLIN, Seth:

CHAFFEE, Junius:

CHAMBERLAIN, John B.:

*23: CHAMBERLAIN, William E.:  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

CHAPIN, Capt:  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

CHAPMAN, W.W.:

CHENOWETH, Francis Asbury(12 Jul 1819-29 Nov 1899.: m1. 1842 LOGAN, Maud S. Hannah; m2 1850 FINDLEY, Elizabeth Jane; first wife died on trail in 1849 near Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming; Francis was buried Kings Valley Cemetery, Kings Valley, Benton County, Oregon

"CHENOWETH, F. A.--Born in Ohio in 1.819; moved to Grant County, Wisconsin, and was admitted to the bar in 1842. Came to Oregon and settled on the banks of the Columbia River. Was speaker of the House of Representatives in Washington Territory in 1854, and was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of the Territory in the same year by President Pierce, and held the office four years. Was a member of the Oregon Legislature in 1866, and speaker of the house. Was district attorney of Benton County. Present residence, King s Valley, Benton County, and occupation, lawyer.  Married Hannah Logan in 1842, and for his second wife, Elizabeth A. Finley, in Oregon City, in 1850. Children Somerville, HeberL., Mary L., Ross, Lindus B., Ella, and Lloyd."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.701]

"Judge, attorney, politician was born in Franklin County, Ohio, and following education was admitted to the Wisconsin bar at the age of 22.  He came to Oregon in 1849; and in 1850 settled on the north bank of the Columbia at the Cascades, where with others he operated a tramportage.  Soon afterward he served in the Territorial legislature, 1852-53; advocated the separation of Washington as a territory, becoming judge of the Washington Supreme Court, 1854-58, and speaker of the House, 1854.  In 1863 he returned to Oregon, residing at Corvallis.  He was speaker of the Oregon House, 1866; and district attorney of 2nd judicial district, 1872.  He was active in organizing the Corvallis and Yaquina Bay Railroad and became its president.  He was twice married: to Hannah Logan, 1842; and Elizabeth Finley, 1850, by whom he had seven children." [Dictionary of Oregon History edited by Howard McKinley Corning p. 52]

CHENOWETH, Justin (17 Nov 1825-16 Mar 1898): m'd VICKERS, Mary H.: s/o John and Rebecca (Rose) Chenoweth;  buried Pleasant View Cemetery, Hoodview, Clackamas County, Oregon

Mss File #237, Oregon Historical Society; Justin Chenowith, surveyor and mailman, diary 1849-1852, letter; departed Ft. Leavenworth, KS 04 Jun 1849 and arrived Oregon City 15 Nov 1849; traveled with US Mounted Riflemen

"Surveyor and pioneer, was born in Illinois, and educated as a surgeon.  He came west in 1849 as a civilian member of the American Rifle Regiment, taught school in the Willamette Valley, was clerk for the territorial legislature, and was employed in the territorial library.  Following marriage to Mary H. Vickers at Butteville, in Dec. 1852, he settled on a claim west of the Dalles and the Cascades.  He did much surveying of public land for settlers and townsites, and as U. S. Surveyor at the Vancouver land office.  In 1866 he left the middle river and 32 years later died at Portland.  Chenoweth Creek, near The Dalles, is named for him.  He fathered four children." [Dictionary of Oregon History edited by Howard McKinley Corning p. 52]

CHICK, Washington H.:

CHURCHILL, Stillman:

CLARK, Bennett C.:

"May 8 reached the lower Kansas ferry" [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: CLARK, Hyacinth J. (1822- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Canada

CLARK, Jonathan Dr.:

CLARK, Sterling B.F.:

Sterling B F Clark wrote "May 17 crossed the Big Blue" [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

CLARY, Peter: arr 31 Dec 1849

CLEMENT, Charles:

*2: CLEMENT, John M. (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Scotland

CLIPPINGER, Mr.:

""June 18 came up with Bodine, Hooker & Clippinger" June 17 Woodruff, Bodin &c encamped near us"  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

CLUGAGE, Francis "Frank" (c1816 - 01 Aug 1892): established a stage line from Linkville to Crescent City, California.  He is enumerated as running stage lines in Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico; had 300 mail contracts in 1892;  it was reported that he had 4,000 miles of stage lines in New Mexico by the end of 1890; his home was part of the time in Ohio and part of the time in Atchinson, Kansas; buried Oakdale Cemetery, Marysville, Union County, Ohio; .[Southern Oregon History by Ben Truwe]

CLUGAGE, James (c1818-1886): in some reports he is credited with the discovery of gold at Jacksonville in 1851 which is an error; while he did not originally discover the gold it may be that he prospered the most from it through land speculation; he was instrumental in establishing the town of Jacksonville, fought in the Rogue River War, was a well-known entrepenuer; the 1870 census shows Matilda, 52 living with him and keeping house.  It is not stated if she is his wife or a relative; left Oregon in 1863 to return to Ohio where he remained until his death; buried Oakdale Cemetery, Marysville, Union County, Ohio .[Southern Oregon History by Ben Truwe]

COATS, Felix Grundy:

COFFEY, Alvin Aaron:

COLE, Cornelius:

COLEMAN, D.C. (1828- ): m1. 1853 WARREN, Mary; m2. 1875 SARGENT, Martha

"COLEMAN, D. C.--Born in Kentucky in 1828; came to the Pacific Coast in 1849 and entered the mercantile business in California with his brother, W. T. Coleman. Came to Portland in 1851, and remained there until 1858. He mined considerably in different places; in 1869 went to Yanihill County, and to Sheridan in 1876, and still resides there. Married Miss Mary Warren in 1853, by whom he had three children; she died in 1868. In 1875 he married Martha Sargent, by whom he had one child, named Pearl."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.730]

COLEMAN, William Tell:

*2: COLLINS, Orland (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ohio

COLLINS, Isaiah:  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: COLLINS, Patrick (1820- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: COLWELL, J. M. (1831- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Pennsylvania

*2: COMPTON, Andrew (1828- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ohio

CONDELL, Joseph:

July 4 met our Springfield friends Eli Cook, Joseph Condell, Cook Matheny and others. [Benjamin Robert Biddle: Abraham Lincoln’s Tailor and Friend-Spring Creek Series-Copyright 2018, by Richard E. Hart, Springfield, Illinois]

*22: CONDIT, Dr.:

mentioned in  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

CONSTANT, Isaac (05 Apr 1809-31 Jan 1890):

COOK, Eli:

"July 4 met our Springfield friends Eli Cook, Joseph Condell, Cook Matheny and others". [Benjamin Robert Biddle: Abraham Lincoln’s Tailor and Friend-Spring Creek Series-Copyright 2018, by Richard E. Hart, Springfield, Illinois]

COOK, Mr. ( -July 1849):

" July 23 Wednesday This morning we buried a man by the road side by the name of Cook.  His coffin was made of sage brush, his blanket made his shroud." [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

COONCE/COONSE/KOONTZ FAMILY RESEARCHER:
COONSE, Alfred Lycurgus (Feb 1844- 1914): s/o Felix and Lucinda (Gibson) Coonse; buried Claggett Cemetery, Keizer, Marion County, Oregon

COONSE, Felix (1815-13 Jun 1878): m'd 1837 GIBSON, Lucinda; s/o Nicholas and Rebecca (McConnell) Coonse/Koontz;  settled at Parkersville, Marion Co, OR; buried Gervais Pioneer Masonic Cemetery, Gervais, Marion Co, OR; sister also came in 1849 and is listed under Koontz; brother came in 1848 and is listed under Koontz; various family members used different spellings for surname

COONSE, George Oregon (1849-30 Nov 1898): s/o Felix and Lucinda (Gibson) Coonse; 1894 resided in Big Bend country, WA; buried Claggett Cemetery, Keizer, Marion County, Oregon

COONSE, Phillip Murray (17 Mar 1842-23 Jan 1908): m'd 18 Nov 1877 DESART, Laura Olivia; s/o Felix and Lucinda (Gibson) Coonse; buried Claggett Cemetery, Keizer, Marion County, Oregon; 1894 resided in Clackamas Co, Oregon

COONSE, Priscilla (1847- ): d/o Felix and Lucinda (Gibson) Coonse; not listed in Oregon 1850 census; assumed to have died young and may have died prior to emigration

COOPER, Frank (1829 - ):

COOPER, James:

*22: COSSETT, Mr.:  

mentioned in [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

COX, Mr:

COYLE, Harriet Ann (29 Jan 1845-04 Nov 1916): m'd 06 May 1864 BOWEN, William E. F.; d/o William and Mary (Jones) Coyle

COYLE, William (04 May 1823-07 Mar 1882): m'd  04 Mar 1847 JONES, Mary Ann; s/o John and Elizabeth (Stringer) Coyle

*2: CRAIG, George (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Scotland

*2: CRAWFORD, Henry H. (1816- ):

 U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*23 CRAWFORD, Leonard:  

"June 4 Crawford sick" [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: CRITTENDEN, George B. (1810- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Major from New York

*2: CROSE, Henry (1826- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

CROSIAR, Simon:  In 1849

William Crosiar, brother of James Crosiar, along with his son Simon and James' son William left Pike County IL for the gold fields in California. James followed in 1851 along with his other sons Amasa and James L. Crosiar. William (the brother) returned to Illinois by 1852. His son Simon was a miner and is found on the 1860 Census for Williamsburgh Precinct, Josephine County OR. but by 1866 he had returned to Pike County IL James' son William left the gold fields for Oregon in 1851 and was joined by his father James and his brothers Amasa and James L. in 1853.  My gr-grandfather was William Henry Crosiar, son of William the brother of James. He also came to Oregon - not certain of the date - but it was before 1855 because he enlisted in Portland to fight the Yakima Indians and he was on Washington County tax rolls. He enlisted again in 1856 for the Rogue Indian wars. He had left Oregon for LosAngeles by 1861 where he enlisted for the Civil War. So, in summary - for your list of pioneers you may want to have James Crosiar and his 3 sons and 1 daughter William Crosiar- filed for an invalid's Civil War Pension on July 25, 1890 Amasa Crosiar - was living in Polk County in 1900 James L. Crosiar - was living in Cove, Union County in 1880 Mary Ann Crosiar - married William Shepherd Cooper - she came by wagon train in 1846 across the Barlow Trail.  William Henry Crosiar, s/o William Crosiar foughtt in the Indian wars, he was only here for about 5 years a (Left a new wife in Illinois and never went back).

CROSIAR, William: brother of James Crosiar; returned to Illinois by 1852

CROSIAR, William: s/o James Crosiar

CROW, George (16 Feb 1805 -14 Apr 1853): m'd 20 Nov 1838 HOWDERSHELL, Marietta [aka Mary Etta]; headed west for California but was offered an opportunity to run a saw mill for a widow in Oregon and changed his plans; died in 1853 in a logging accident

CROW, James Jeremiah (05 Apr 1842-14 Aug 1918): m'd 17 Sep 1862 RUSSELL, Emma; m2. 04 Sep 1907 BENSON, Christiana; s/o George and Marietta (Howdershell) Crow; 1860 family moved to Seattle, Washington area

CROW,  Louisa Jane (20 Aug 1839-30 Oct 1872): m'd 05 Sep 1855 BUNNELL, Charles Barlow; d/o George and Marietta (Howdershell) Crow

CROW, Martha Ann (20 Apr 1849-): m'd ROBINSON, Charles; d/o George and Marietta (Howdershell) Crow

CROW, Sarah Elizabeth (01 Mar 1844-24 Sep 1863): d/o George and Marietta (Howdershell) Crow

CROW, William Lewis (05 Dec 1846- ): s/o George and Marietta (Howdershell) Crow; listed in 1870 census as dumb & idiotic; believed deceased by 1880

*2: CULL, Charles (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Switzerland

CURRIE, Algeron:

Eugene, Ore. Algernon S. Currie, aged 83, a pioneer harness and saddle maker of Eugene, died here a few days ago after a week's illness. He was a pioneer of 1849, having come across the plains from Missouri to california soon after gold was discovered in that state. He engaged in mining there for many years, coming here 25 years ago and engaging in the harness and saddle business. He had not been actively engaged in business for about 15 years. He laves a wife, and the following children: Miss Margaret Currie, Mrs. Mattie Inman, Charles E. Currie, and Joseph A. Currie, all of Eugene. [The Spokesman Review, Aug 30, 1907, Spokane, WA]

*2: CURTIS, Hudson J. (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York

*2: CURTIS, Lee (1821- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Vermont

*2: CYLO, Joseph (1826- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: DAILHMAN, Henry (1821- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Pennsylvania

DARWIN, Charles Benjamin:

*2: DAVIS, Benjamin (1826- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York

DAVIS, James Jackson; to California 1849; moved to Oregon 1852; see 1852 listing

*2: DAVIS, Joseph (1827- ):

 U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Indiana

*2: DAVIS, Thomas M. (1820- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Pennyslvania

*2: DAWSON, John (1824- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York

*2: DAY, Alford (1826- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

DEADY, Mathew Paul (12 May 1824-24 Mar 1893): m'd 24 Jun 1852 HENDERSON, Lucy Ann; Mathew; s/o Daniel and Mary Ann (McSweeny) Deady; buried River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

"DEADY, MATTHEW P.--Born in Talbot County, Maryland, May 12, 1824. Removed to Ohio in 1837, and lived on a farm for several years, afterwards working as blacksmith and attending an academy at the same time. Began the study of law in 1845, and in 1847 was admitted to the Ohio bar. Crossed the plains in 1849, located in Yamhill County, and began to practice law. In 1850 he was elected a member of the lower house of the Legislature. In 1851 he defeated David Logan in the election for the Territorial Council, of which he was the presiding officer for two sessions. He held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Oregon from 1853 until 1859. About 1854 he removed to Douglas County, and took up a donation claim near Winchester. Here he settled and occupied himself in agriculture as well as his legal pursuits. The people of that part of the country, his former neighbors, still have recollections of his studiousness and his entire devotion to the higher principles of his profession. Judge Deady was chosen a delegate from Douglas County to the Constitutional Convention, of which he was elected president. Upon the organization of the State, he was elected, without opposition, one of the justices of the Supreme Court, but being at nearly the same time appointed Judge of the United States District Court, he chose the latter position, and immediately removing to Portland, he assumed its duties, which he has ever since discharged with great and increasing reputation. His services to this State have been great and arduous. In 1862 he prepared the present code of civil procedure, and later the code of criminal procedure, both of which are now in force. He has given much time to the organization and support of educational and other useful institutions. He is president of the Portland Library Association, and president of the Board of Regents of the University of Oregon, at Eugene City. He has done much excellent and valuable literary work, outside of the preparation of his legal decisions, which are unsurpassed in clearness and value. Many historical subjects, principally relating to this State, have been adorned by his pen. All his acts have honored and benefited his adopted State, and he stands, to-day, Oregon s first citizen." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 701-2]

DECKER, Peter:

Peter Decker wrote "May 6 approaching Big Blue" [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: DEDICKER, Jacob (1825- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: DEETS, Joseph (1823- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

DEGUIRE, Francis B. (1818- ): to California 1849; to Oregon 1854; see 1854 listing

DEGUIRE, John B. (1804- ):

DENNEY/DENNY FAMILY RESEARCHER:
DENNEY, Robert W. (1825-1884): m'd HARVEY, Eleanor

"DENNY, ROBERT--Born in Indiana in 1825; came to Oregon when twenty-four years of age and settled in Washington County. Later on he resided for a time in Yamhill County; then, in 1879, he removed to his residence in Polk County. Married Miss Eleanor, daughter of Amos Harvey, in 1856. They had five children, namely Austin, Amos, Lucy, Robert (deceased), and Edith. Mr. Denny died in 1884."   [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 702]

DENNEY, Thomas Hicklin (1817- ): m'd KING, Berilla

*22: DEPUE, Mr.

mentioned in  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: DERBACK, George (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: DEVENNY, Albert S. (1829- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Pennyslvania

DEWOLF, David Capt.:

David Dewolf wrote "May 31 we crossed the Little Vermillion (aka Red Vermillion)"; "June 4 crossed the Big Blue"  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

DICKEY, Polly Miriam (1808-1899):

*2: DILDINE, Mariam (1829- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Tennessee

DOANE, Nehemiah (1820-1905): m'd 1849 DRAPER, Matilda; buried Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co, OR; OHS Mss #4237

"Methodist preacher, educator and writer, was born in Eastham, Mass., and educated in common schools and the Theological School of Concord, New Hampshire.  He came to Oregon in 1849 as principal of Oregon Institute and in 1850 organized Portland Academy and Female Seminary.  He served churches at Oregon City, Yamhill, Dallas, Corvallis and Albany (1851-1859); presiding elder of Puget Sound district, Olympia, 1859-63; pastor at Seattle, 1863-65; and presiding elder and centenary agent there, 1865-67.  He returned to Salem in 1868, where he was presiding elder until 1872.  Thereafter, until 1888, he served pastorates at The Dales, East Portland, Shedd's circuit, McMinnville, Dayton, Port Townsend, Washington and Salem.  He attained some note as a lecturer on theology at Willamette University and Portland University, 1890-1905.  He was author of several religious books.  He married Matilda Draper in 1849; they had five children. [Dictionary of Oregon History edited by Howard McKinley Corning p. 74]

*2: DOUCHENNY, Camile (1830- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Canada

*22: DOUCHER, Mr.  

mentioned in [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: DOUGHETY, Peter (1817- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: DOWER, Peter (1823- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

*2: DOWLING, Christopher (1818- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Pennyslvania

DRAKE, Mr.:

"June 15 exchanged mules with Mr. Drake of Cinncinnati " [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

DRAPER, Si: 

mentioned in  [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

DRENNAN, Mr.:

"June 20 Platte River -- A Mr. Drennan of Ver was drowned in attempting to swim a mule"  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

DUNDASS, Samuel R.:

Samuel R. Dundass wrote "June 4 "to the Big Blue"  [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

DUNHAM, Mr.:

"from Quincy, Illinois; May 24 came down with cholera"; "May 25 Ketchum & Barbour returned home and left Mr. Dunham in the hands of his son and a neighbor" [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

DURAN, William T. (18 Nov 1827-06 Nov 1902): m'd BOOTHBY, Jane Catherine

EDMUNSON, Rufus S. (1818 - ): m'd PATTON, Nancy E

*2: EDWARD, John (1829- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*1: ELDER, Alfred R.: [* Mss #1089]

*1: ELDER, Maria Jane (24 May 1810-29 Apr 1888): m'd 1839 WATSON, Sanford

Mss File #1089, Oregon Historical Society, Dye Collection Box 1; Sanford and Maria E. Watson, 4 pp; departed Springfield, IL and arrived OR 1849

ELDRIEDGE, Freeman Edward (1826-31 Jan 1890): m'd COSGROVE, Ann E.; s/o Gardiner and Permilla (Meacham) Eldriedge

ELLIOTT, William H. (1826- ):

*2: ERNEST, Beuhardt (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: FABU, Michel (1825- ):  

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

CA *31: FARNHAM, Elijah Bryan (11 May 1825-19 Dec 1898]

"Elijah Bryan Farnham was born in Chenango County, New York, May 11, 1825, the youngest and only son of Eli and Amanda Farnham.  During his youth the family moved, first to Solsberry, Indiana, later to Cumberland, Ohio.  It is evident from the literary style and penmanship, as well as from certain clues contained in the journal, that Farnham received a good education, including some medical training.  Marginal shorthand notes suggest also a career in business college.  Little else is known of his boyhood, except that, at the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the War with Mexico.  Undoubtedly this military experience brought to him a measure of youthful excitement and wanderlust, which well qualified him as a participant in the momentus California Gold Rush of 1849." [Merrill J. Mattes Indiana Magazine of History, Vol 46 No. 3 [September 1950 & December 1950 Vol 46 No. 4]

FAULCONER, Marcellus (1823-1907):

FERRELL, Ferdinand Sr. (1820-1879):

CA *28: FIFIELD, Mr.:

*22: FINDLEY, Capt.  

mentioned in [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

FINDLEY, Maud S. Hannah (1822-1849): m'd 20 Apr 1842 CHENOWETH, Francis Asbury;  died on trail near Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming

FINDLEY, Nancy (1810-1890): m'd 1829 HASKIN, William Anson; d/o David Sr. and Janet (Ritchie) Findley; cutoff for CA; died in St. Helena, Napa Co, CA

*2: FISHER, Hezekiel (1824- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Maryland

*2: FITZGARD, Michael (1823- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: FITZGERALD, William (1827- ):  

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

FITZHUGH FAMILY RESEARCHER:
FITZHUGH, Eliza Jane (1847-1890): m'd CAREY, Jesse; d/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, George (1844-1919): m'd COX, Sarah Bell; s/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, John (1835-1903): m1. TURPIN, Mattie; m2. CANFIELD, Emily; s/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, Martha Frances (1832-1906): m1. DAVIS, []; m2. SHAW, Theodore H.; d/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, Nancy Catherine (1832-1920): m1. SHAMBROOK, []; m2. MARTINDALE, Alston; d/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, Phoebe Elizabeth (1827-1901): m'd CULVER, James R.; d/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, Polly Mary (1838- ): m'd ANDERSON, Daniel; d/o Solomon and Polly (Dickey) Fitzhugh

FITZHUGH, Solomon (1804-1884): m'd 1826 DICKEY, Polly Miriam; served in Oregon Senate 1860-1863; acquired DLC in Douglas Co

FLANAGAN, Patrick (23 Oct 1824-06 Jan 1896): to California gold fields in 1849 and to Oregon in 1850; see: 1850 listing

*2: FLANDER, Henry F.A. (1824- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from New York

FLANDERS, Capt. George Hall (25 Dec 1821-20 Nov 1892): m'd FOSTER, Maria Louisa; buried River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

"Sea captain and merchant, was born in Newburyport. Mass., the son of John Flanders.  He came to Oregon in 1849, and with his brother-in-law, John H. Couch, engaged in the shipping and mercantile business, until 1870.  In the next ten years he was U. S. Hull Inspector, at Portland.  He married Marie H.[sic-L.] Foster; they had four children.  Flanders Street, Portland is named for him." [Dictionary of Oregon History by Howard McKinley Corning p. 85]

FLAVEL, Capt. George (17 Nov 1823-03 Jul 1893): m'd 1854 BOELLING, Mary Christina; buried Ocean View Cemetery, Warrenton, Clatsop County, Oregon

"Master mariner, ship owner and bank president was born in Norfolk, Va., and came to Pacific Coast and Portland in 1849, from California gold fields.  In 1850 he became mater and pilot of steamship Goldhunter; in that year also he was licensed by Oregon Territory as first Columbia River bar pilot.  Over the next eight years he was connected with such ships as the schooner California, brig Halcyon and barkentine Jane E. Falkenberg, as owner or part owner, but returned to the sea in 1858.  Thereafter, until 1869, he operated a tug, pilotage and whart business, and a bar towing and pilotage business until 1887, when he retired.  He personally directed the recovery of passengers and crew of the ship, General Warren, wrecked on Clatsop Spit in 1853, and freed steamship Queen of the Pacific, grounded there in 1883.  He made Astoria his home, and was promoter and president of the First National Bank there.  The town of Flavel (ghost) was named for him.  In 1854 he married Mary C. L. Boelling of Astoria; they had three children.  In 1952 his mansion became the home of the Clatsop County Historical Society." [Dictionary of Oregon History by Howard McKinley Corning p. 85]

FLINT, Addison Richardson family: emigrated to California gold fields in 1849 and into Oregon 1850; see 1850 listing

FOLSOM, M. E.: came around horn in 1849; was blacksmith and wagon maker; dau m'd Joseph V. Tallman

*2: FORDAMAN, Henry (1827- ):  

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: FORESTER, William (1827- ):

 U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: FOSTER, Lewis (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

FOSTER, Reuben R. (1828-1900): served in Oregon Indian Wars; was honorably discharged at Monticello, Wash. Terr. on Feb 1, 1856; this is the earliest date shown for him in Oregon Territory. It is suspected that he may have came as in soldier in late 1840s or early 1850s. It is suspected he may have came with migration of 1849 with Charles E. Fox. According to his testimony in a court case (1891) he claims to have lived with the Indians for some time and was apparently married to an Indian prior to 1850; was a neighbor of Charles E. Fox at Rainier in 1860 census.

FOX  FAMILY RESEARCHER:
FOX, Charles E. (05 Jan 1828- ): was the town proprietor of Rainier, OR; apparently emigrated as a teamster with the U.S. Mounted Riflemen

FRENCH, Henry:

"after crossing Green River went 10 miles and camped on a fine stream of water pouring down from the mountains like a torrent.  Here was the grave of Henry French of Michigan" [note: does not mention if it is a current grave or from a past emigration year] [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

*2: FRIDLEY, John (1831- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Switzerland

FRY, Laban: arr 17 Sep 1849

FULLER, John (1829-28 Apr 1849):

April 18-John Fuller, aged 20, a driver for Paul, died of an accidental gunshot wound on the east bank [Big Blue]; Jasper J. Hixon made mention of grave in his diary [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: GAFF, Frederick (1820- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*22: GALAWAY, Mr:  

mentioned in [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

GALL Francis ( -1849): died on the Sweetwater; Southern Oregon History by Ben Truwe

GALL, Lafayette: Southern Oregon History by Ben Truwe

*22: GAMBLE, Henry:

"from Pennsylvania; died in Independence, Missouri" [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: GARDMAN, Columbus (1827- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: GARIN, James (1827- ):  

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from North Carolina

GEER, Joseph T.:

GEIGER, Vincent:

Vincent Geiger wrote "May 20 we came to the Big Blue"; "May 21 reached the junction of the Independece and St. Joseph roads" [Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

GEISENDORFF, John:

GEISSLER, Adolph: arr 10 Oct 1849

GIBBS, George (17 Jul 1815-19 Apr 1873): m'd 1871 GIBBS, Mary Kane (a cousin); civilian traveling with U.S. Mounted Riflemen; kept a daily journal; buried Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island [George Gibbs Journal published in "The March of the Mounted Riflemen edited by Raymond W. Settle]

"Customs collector, ethnologist and survey aid, was born at Sunswick, Long Island, the son of George and Laura Wolcott Gibbs.  He was educated at the Round Hill School, Northhampton, Mass., but failing in an attempt to enter West Point, traveled in Europe, and after graduation from Harvard Law School in 1838, entered law practice in New York City.  From 1842-48 he served as librarian for New York Historical Society, but in 1849 resigned to go to the California gold fields; instead he attached himself to the American Rifle Regiment, which marched overlad to Fort Vancouver that year.  He served briefly as deputy collector of customs at Astoria, 1850, and later that year served with Governor John P. Gaines in negotiating treaties with Willamette Valley tribes, compiling a vocabulary of the Calapooya language.  In 1851 he went to California, made maps and reports of a semi-official nature, mining some gold, but returned to Astoria where he served as Collector of Customs, Jan. 1-June 30, 1853, and at Umpqua, 1854-57, then briefly again at Astoria, 1858.  His most worthwhile contribution was as ethnologist and geologist with Capt. George B. McClellan in railroad survey work in the Oregon Country, 1854-55.  He accompanied General Isaac I. Stevens to Puget Sound in 1854, and was appointed brigadier general of Washington Territory in January, 1855, but had not milities to lead.  In June, 1857, he joined the International Boundary Survey as interpreter and geologist, engaged in locating the 49th parallel from the Pacific to the Rockies.  He returned to Washington, D. C. in 1860.  Later he served as secretary to the Hudson's Bay Claims Commission.  In 1871 he married Mary Kane Gibbs, a cousin.  He died in New Haven, Conn.  His journals, letters, reports and studies, variously published, during and following life, are historically informative and important." [Dictionary of Oregon History by Howard McKinley Corning p. 99]

GIBSON  FAMILY RESEARCHER:
GIBSON, Daviess (30 Jul 1812- ): m'd 31 Oct 1839 INGALLS, Sophronia; s/o Samuel and Tabitha (Kennedy) Gibson; came west with brother (James) and brother-in-law (Joseph Ingalls) in the Glover train to look for land before bringing his family out; after his arrival he worked in Portland as a carpenter until he had built up some funds; went to CA gold fields with Ingalls brothers; returned east via Isthmus of Panama, arriving late in fall of 1850; was capt. of train in 1852

"GIBSON, DAVIESS--Born in Missouri in 1812; the son of Samuel Gibson. The father's birth took place in South Carolina about 1780, and he served in the war of 1812. The son left home when twenty-one, went to Illinois and lived there nineteen years. Crossed the plains to Oregon and then went to the California mines in 1849. Returned to the "States"; via Panama, the next year, and in 1852 organized a company of emigrants, of whom his father was one, and set out for Oregon. The old gentleman died on the way, aged 72. Daviess Gibson settled in Polk County, and has remained on his original claim ever since. Has been assessor of his county (1860). Married Sophronia Ingalls in 1839. Children George I), (three years a Union soldier), Albert B., Alrnira B., Cass, Mary D. (deceased), Lyman D., and Sarah. The Gibson farm is in Polk County, five miles northwest of Salem." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 703] 

*1: GIBSON, James: s/o Samuel and Tabitha (Kennedy) Gibson; came west with brother Daviess; after returning east he settled in Texas

GIBSON, Lucinda (18 Apr 1818 -10 Nov 1894): m'd 1837 COONSE, Felix; d/o Archibald and Susan (Hudson) Gibson; buried Claggett Cemetery, Keizer, Marion County, Oregon

*1: GIBSON, Randolph C. (1810-c1875): m'd 1843 OWENS, Mary Susan; wife died on claim in Nov 1850 leaving 3 sons, the two oldest boys followed her in death leaving only Randolph C. Gibson Jr. who lived to adulthood

*1: GIBSON, Son ( -1850): s/o Randolph and Mary (Owens) Gibson; died on claim in 1850

*1: GIBSON, Son ( -1850): s/o Randolph and Mary (Owens) Gibson; died on claim in 1850

*1" GIBSON, Susan: m1. TURNER, Alfred ( -1849); m2. 15 Aug 1851 PORTER, Stephen; first husband drowned in the Green River during emigration west

*2: GILBERT, John (1822- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*1: GILMORE, Lucinda (1823-1910): m'd 1844 STEPHENS, Adam; mother of eight children (Gabriella, William W., Mary A., infant, James S., Sarah J., Margaret Josephine, Lucinda Burilla); settled with husband in Marion County

*2: GINGER, David (1820- ):

U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

GLASS, Robert (28 Jul 1823-13 Jul 1903): m'd GRAY, Jane; emigrant of 1849 to CA; arrived OR 1850; b. 28 Jul 1823 OH, died 13 Jul 1903; m'd Jane Gray 08 Feb 1853; Children: John Hamilton born 12 Jun 1855, William Blaine born 30 Aug 1858, David H., Joseph W., Ivy J.; traveled with 2 wagons 4 yoke oxen

*1: GLOVER, Acineth ( - 07 Dec 1896): m'd HOSFORD, Mr.; may be emigrant of 1845

*1: GLOVER, Charles Mortimer (16 Dec 1840-27 Dec 1864): s/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Charles Peyton (07 Jun 1840-09 Oct 1922): m'd 29 Dec 1864 PALMER, Clarissa Rebecca; s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Eliza Jane (06 Feb 1843-04 Feb 1905): d/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, George (29 Jul 1833-Feb 1877): s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, James Nettle (15 Mar 1837-18 Nov 1921): m1. CRUMP, Susan Tabitha; m2. LESLIE, Esther Emily; s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, James William (23 Mar 1829-14 Dec 1851): s/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, John Philpott (04 Nov 1802-10 Oct 1870): m'd 05 Feb 1828 GRAY, Rachel Caroline; s/o John and Matilda (Nettle) Glover

*1: GLOVER, John Philpott (04 Nov 1836-06 Oct 1884): s/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, John Wilmont (09 Feb 1842-04 Oct 1919): m'd 24 Nov 1864 STANLEY, Caroline' m2. 11 Jun 1885 SEAMAN, Margaret Ann; s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Joseph Gray (28 Oct 1830-19 Aug 1856): s/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Louisa Jane (18 May 1844-24 May 1903): m'd 22 Feb 1865 CULVER, William Brewster; d/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Margaret Ellen (06 Feb 1847-19 Jan 1865): d/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Maria (21 May 1827-07 Oct 1895): m'd 21 Mar 1844 GRAVES, John Pinkard; d/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover; mother of eleven children (David William, Philip Mortimore, Sarah J., Lorenzo D., Franklin Taylor, Flora Berger, Edward, John Marion, Grant, Wilbur S. and Dolly); settled with family in Marion Co

*1: GLOVER, Mary Matilda (12 Dec 1832-25 Oct 1871): m'd 21 Jul 1850 FORRESTER, Thomas Haley; d/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Matthew Dutton (30 Oct 1838-01 Feb 1865): s/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Nicholas C. (28 Dec 1835-15 Jan 1855): s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover; died tof typhoid fever

*1: GLOVER, Philip Jr. (04 Mar 1829-08 Jul 1917): m'd 17 Nov 1853 EDMUNSON, Delilah, s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Philip Sr. (26 Mar 1795-20 Dec 1872): m'd 13 Nov 1816 KOONTZ, Sarah; s/o John and Matilda (Nettle) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Rebecca: died age 18 years

*1: GLOVER, Samuel (22 Mar 1831-30 Apr 1923): s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Sarah Elizabeth (28 Oct 1834-27 Jul 1888): d/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, Thomas Benjamin (05 Jan 1849-28 Mar 1865): s/o John and Rachel (Gray) Glover

*1: GLOVER, William M. (21 Oct 1822-23 Aug 1892): m'd 14 Oct 1843 GRAVES, Jane Jett; s/o Philip and Sarah (Koontz) Glover

CA *28: GOODALL, Mr.

mentioned in Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: GORDEN, James (1815- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: GORDON, George H. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lt. from MS

*2: GORE, James (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: GRASSON, Albert S. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from TN

*1: GRAVES, David William (1845- ): s/o John and Maria (Glover) Graves

*1: GRAVES, Jane Jett ( - 31 Dec 1876): m'd GLOVER, William

*1: GRAVES, John Pinkard  (17 May 1824-14 Sep 1910): m'd 21 Mar 1844 GLOVER, Maria; father of eleven children (David William, Philip Mortimore, Sarah J., Lorenzo D., Franklin Taylor, Flora Berger, Edward, John Marion, Grant, Wilbur S. and Dolly); settled with family in Marion Co

*1: GRAVES, Philip Mortimore (01 Feb 1847-01 Aug 1923): m'd MILSTER, Ida; s/o John and Maria (Glover) Graves

*1: GRAVES, Sarah J. (22 May 1849-18 Apr 1907): m'd 30 Oct 1870 DALY, John H.; born on trail; d/o John and Maria (Glover) Graves

*1: GRAY, Rachel Caroline (22 Apr 1809-08 Feb 1865): m'd 05 Feb 1828 GLOVER, John Philpott; d/o Joseph and Mary (Finely) Gray

*2: GRAYSON, Jesse (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

GRAZER, Jacob (1825-1886): m'd 1852 GRIFFIN, Lucy; listed in Brazen Overlanders of 1845 and Genealogical Material in Donation Land Claims as emigrant to Oregon but he did not arrived in US from Germany until 1847.  The abstract of Donation Land Claims may have been a misreading of his year of arrival due to difficult-to-read documents and was then carried forward into other sources.  A biography mentioning one of his daughters and his obituary both state he was a pioneer of 1849.

GREATHOUSE, Mr.: from Quincy, Illinois; May 26 sick  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

GREEN, Henry Dodge (15 Oct 1826-05 Apr 1885): m'd 1862 JONES, Charlotte; s/o Bartholomew and Deborah (Dodge0 Green

GREEN, John (1821-20 Jul 1897): s/o Bartholomew and Deborah (Dodge0 Green; buried Riverview Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

GRIFFIN, Lucy:

*2: GRIST, William H. (1819- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

GROOMS, William:

GUERIN FAMILY RESEARCHER:
GUERIN, Jean Francois (1809-c1867?): m'd 1851 MCKAY, Isabelle; awarded citizenship in 1861, Multnomah Co; settled donation land claim in Marion Co in 1851 ( note: it is believed that Guerin may have been in the territory much earlier and came back to settle in 1849-- any information pro or con on his arrival date would be appreciated)

*2: GUIN, William (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

*2: GUINEA, James (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: GUN, Patrick (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: GWEN, Patrick (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from TN

*2: HACKER, Frederick (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

HACKNEY, Joseph: Joseph Hackney wrote "May 16 crossed the Big Blue" [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

HAGER, Mary: m'd WAUNCH, George

HALE, Israel F.: Israel F. Hale wrote "May 16 at the fork of the St. Joseph and Independence Road" [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

HALL, Mr: "June 24 Deer Creek crossing

Our ferry boat was four dug outs lashed side by side  after getting our wagons across started across with a waggon belonging to a Mr. Fall that was acompaning us  When in line distance of the opposite shore the man that was to throw the line could not easily get it up on account of articles being laid on it  The swift current of the stream still kept taking the boat down til it struck on a rock and capsised  Throwed out the waggon and other articles  There were 6 men in the boat  3 got out immediately onto land and the other 3 on top of the waggon bed that had seperated from the running part  And J.B. who with speed went down the stream  J. B. was rescued  When near the shore after having given up all hope and when his physical strength had failed by a man swimming in from the bank and extending a stick for him to take hold of  The other two that were on the wagon bed were rescued by a horseman riding in and throwing a lasso to them  J.E. one of the men had went down the stream a shouting not for joy but for help and continued so…til he got it  The canos that had floted 1 ½ miles down the stream we had to get apart by cutting the lashing drag them out on the ferry  Fall lost the running gear to his waggon but got another that was left deserted  We lost some of our yokes and log chains  we recovered the yokes and found chains that had been thrown away by a Com that had been overstocked "[FARNHAM, Elijah From Ohio to California in 1849: The Gold Rush Journal of Elijah Bryan Farnham [Indiana Magazine of History, Vol 46 No. 3 [September 1950 & December 1950 Vol 46 No. 4]

*2: HALSCOM, Benjamin (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from KY

*2: HANSLEY, Chrisopher (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

HARDING, Benjamin Franklin (1826- ):

"HARDING, BENJAMIN F.--Born in Wyoming, Pennsylvania; came to Oregon about Christmas, 1849, having mined a little previously in California, which he left on account of sickness. In 1850-51 he served in the Territorial Legislature at Oregon City, and subsequently became District Attorney, and Territorial Secretary until the State organization. Still later he became auditor of the claims growing out of the Cayuse war, and finally, in 1862, he was chosen United States Senator, and held that position three sessions. Soon after Mr. Harding abruptly quit politics and sought retirement upon his farm. He now resides in the suburbs of Salem, and devotes his time mainly to tilling the soil and to reading. His services to the State have been very great, and hardly excelled by those of any living man."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 703-4]

*2: HARDMAN, Jasper H. (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IL

HARKELROAD, Eugene: Eugene to mines of California with brother in 1849, returned to Iowa 1853; 1859 went to Pikes Peak near Denver seeking gold; 1863 came to Auburn at eastern Oregon arriving 22 Nov 1863; 1871 moved to place near Woodburn, Marion County

HARKELROAD, Samuel: (06 Oct 1826-08 Oct 1902): m'd JARVIS, Mary Jane; to mines of California in 1849 with his brother, Eugene.

HARKER, George M.  wrote in a May 31, 1849 letter that "already 4,000 wagons have passed Fort Kearney and most of the ox teams are still behind [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

HARMS, Herman (1827 - ):

DLC: #1316 Washington; Herman Harms b. 1827 Bremen, Germany; arr 1849; sc 01 Jun 1852; m'd Fanny Cutts 25 Jul 1855 OR; nat cit filed intent 28 Oct 1851 Washington Co, OR

*2: HART, T. (1818- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

HARVEY, Charles:

*27 HARVY, Capt: May 7 the company reached Fort Kearney [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: HASSIM, Michal (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*22: HASTINGS, Mr.:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: HAUEL, August (1818- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

HAUN, Catherine:

HAWK, Margarett ( -06 Aug 1849): died on trail 06 Aug 1849 age 46 years from Illinois

*2: HAWKINS, G. W. (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lt. from NC

HAYDEN, Surgeon:

HENTON, Walter:

Capt Charles La Follett; b. 21 Sep 1829 Putnam County, Indiana; emigrated in 1849 with 5 yoke oxen and a two horse wagon. He was made wagon mater and sergeant of the train and had his hands ful try to conceal his uncle, Walter Henton, who was one of the party of sixteen men to kill Joe Smith who the Mormons were seeking for revenge. [Portriat and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 1536-37]

HESTER, Craven P. (17 May 1796-15 Feb 1874): m'd LEONARD, Martha Thompson; s/o John Matthias and Susannah (Huckleberry) Hester

Sallie Hester's Diary--Craven P. Hester b. 17 May 1796 d. 15 Feb 1874; m'd Martha Thompson d 19 Jun 1877; children: William F. b. c1831 (Mrs Flora Johnson Burnett) widow of Armstead Locke Burnett, Lottie (S.M. Thompson), John, Sallie (James K. Maddock); traveled in "The Missionary Train" of 50 wagons headed to California; buried Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California [Covered Wagon Women Vol 1 p. 231-246]

HESTER, Sallie (1835 - ) d/o Craven and Martha (Leonard) Hester

HICKLIN, Felix Grundy (1826- ): m'd 1863 STOTT, Sarah Jane

HICKLIN, John Lindsey Dr. (1793-14 Oct 1877 ): m'd 24 Apr 1824 THORN, Martha; John emigrated in 1849 and was joined by his family in 1851

HILL, Isaac: m'd 26 Dec 1826 FINE or LANE, Elizabeth; returned east and emigrated again in 1852 bringing his wife, five children and other family members.  See 1852 listing.; may be pioneer of 1848

HILL, James: m'd 1849 SMALL, Jane; James was originally emigrant of 1847.  See his bio under that year.

HILL, Lagrande: s/o Isaac and Elizabeth (Fine) Hill

HILL, Mary Louisa: m1. KEITH, [   ]; m2. KELLEY, Eb

HILL, Sterling: s/o Claiborne Hill, nephew of Isaac Hill

HILL, William: s/o Elizabeth (Lane) Hill

*2: HILL, William (1821- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

HIXSON, Jasper M.:from Liberty, Missouri; May 8 crossed Kansas River just at dark; May 10 crossed Red Vermillion; May 14 reached junction of Independence and St. Joseph roads [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

HOAG, Almina (1814-1880): m'd bef 1840 ST. JOHN, Daniel Bishop

*2: HOGAN, Thomas (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: HOLDEN, T.H. (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Surgeon from RI

HOLSCLAW, B. F. (Holtzclaw?)

*23: HOOK, Thomas:  May 26 sick May 29 taken into wagon with Chapin Train [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

HOOKER, Mr: June 18 came up with Bodine, Hooker & Clippinger June 17 Woodruff, Bodin &c encamped near us  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

HOPPING, Mr. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hopping packed my mule and gave me his buggy--I am very sick.  Continued to travel together and mentioned several times in diary [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

HOVENDEN, Alfred (26 Aug 1824-10 Dec 1885): m'd SODEN, Sarah; killed by runaway team of horses

HOVENDEN, Charles: settled in California

*2: HOVEY, Alvin S. (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

HOWELL, Ira:

HOWELL, Willie Blount (05 Dec 1829-08 Sep 1849): s/o Laban and Fannie (Wilson) Howell; died on trail

*2: HOWLAND, George W. (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen,  Lt. from RI

*2: HUMPHREYS, Christopher (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

HUNTINGTON, Darby:

HUNTLEY, Mr.:

*2: HUSELMAN, Philip (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: HUTZOR, George (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

*2: IMERSON, Frederick (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

INGALLS, Arthur: went to CA gold fields; returned east via Isthmus of Panama, arriving late in the fall of 1850; OHS: Mss #4145 arr 20 Sep 1849

INGALLS, Elizabeth (06 Aug 1821-27 May 1900: m'd BUTLER, Joseph Bradley Varnum; d/o Israel and Mary (Lord) Ingalls

INGALLS, Henry J.(02 Mar 1826-03 Jan 1920): m'd 01 Jan 1849 BRENTS, Sarah Jane; s/o Israel and Mary (Lord) Ingalls; reportedly emigrated with wife in 1849, went to gold fields for a time but did not return east

INGALLS, JosephWellington (01 May 1818-15 Apr 1912): m'd 1852 GIBSON, Delila Ann; s/o Israel and Mary (Lord) Ingalls; went to CA gold fields; returned east via Isthmus of Panama, arriving late in the fall of 1850; emigrated again in 1852

INGALLS, Roxia/Roxinda (22 May 1828-27 May 1920): m'd 1849 KEISER, William M.; d/o Israel and Mary (Lord) Ingalls; shown in 1850 Oregon Census as Roxinda Kyser

*2: INGALLS, Rufus  (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Capt. and Quarter Master; credited with the building of Fort Vancouver

IRVING, William (1815-1872); arrived as master of brig �Success�; m�d Elizabeth DIXON, d/o James Baughman DIXON & Susan COPPLE:

IRWIN, Charlotte ( -1849): traveled with Pattison family; died in Blue Mountains 12 Oct 1849

JACKSON, J. B. (1823- ):

JACKSON, John James (20 Mar 1815-18 Oct 1901): m'd HARRISON, Margaret A.

*25: JARROT, Vital Col:  May 9 company reached Fort Kearney [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas,]

*2: JOHNSON, Archabald (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: JOHNSON, David (1821- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

JOHNSON, Travis: black man who came as a slave with Philip Glover Sr family; spent later years at home of Reuben Lewis family; buried on Abiqua River in Marion Co

JOHNSON, W. G.: company did not set out until April 28 [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas,]

*2: JONES, Alexander (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

*2: JONES, Aquilla S. (1805- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

*2: JONES, Edward (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*2: JONES, Fradonia B. (1839- ): d/o Llwelyn and Katherine Jones

*2: JONES, John (1817- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Scotland

*2: JONES, Katherine (1815- ): m'd JONES, Llwelyn, from NY

*2: JONES, Katherine (1836- ): d/o Llwelyn and Katherine Jones

*2: JONES, Llwelyn (1811- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Capt from NY

JONES, Mary Ann (26 May 1829-03 Sep 1905): m'd 04 Mar 1847 COYLE, William

*2: JONES, William E. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lt. from VA

*2: JONES, W. E. (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*2: KALSTON, Charles (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

KANE, John:

*2: KAUHUKUSER, Valent (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: KEARN, Peter (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

KEEBLER, James ( -1852): m'd CROUCH, Katherine

James Keebler, emigrated in 1849 to California where he was engaged with the stage lines b. Tennessee, found dead at the end of his last trip in a mound of hay in 1852 of cholera; m'd Katherine Crouch, father of 3 children including Joseph R. Keebler b. 14 May 1840 Tennessee (Lucinda Melvin); wife remarried Allen Range and crossed to California in 1861 and later moved to Oregon where she died [Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 1037]

KEITH, Isham: s/o Mr and Mary (Hill) Keith; traveled with Isaac Hill party which included his mother and stepfather

KELLEY, Eb: m'd HILL, Mary Louisa; traveled with Isaac Hill party

KELLOGG, A (1826-12 Jun 1849) A Kellogg died 12 Jun 1849 age 23 Years

KELLY, Albert Rev. (1814-1873): m'd 1839 BINGHAM, Nira C.; s/o Samuel and Nancy (Kennedy) Kelly;  father of nine children (Samuel Bingham, Melvina Durinda, Samantha Caroline Taylor, Moriah Clinton, Silas Gilby, Martha Elizabeth Parrish, Philander Bascom, Lee Whitman and Marietta Gustina); settled in Multnomah Co; died 04 Dec 1873 Yakima, WA

KELLY, J. J.: born KY, settled Linn County

KELLY, James K 10 Feb (1819-15 Sep 1903): m'd 1863 MILLER, Mary

"KELLY, JAMES K.--Born in Center County, Pennsylvania, in 1819, and was reared upon a farm. Was educated in Princeton College, and afterwards studied law and was admitted to the bar. Practiced several years, and went to California in 1849, mined for a time, but came to Oregon soon after, and settled in Oregon City. Was chosen Code Commissioner in 1853, and also belonged to the Territorial Council, being for two sessions president of that body. In the Yakima war he took an active part, and was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the Oregon Volunteers. In 1857 he wax s a member of the Constitutional Convention, and in 1860 was State Senator. In 1864 he suffered defeat as nominee for Congress, and two years later was beaten by Geo. L. Woods in the contest for the Governorship. Was elected United States Senator in 1870, and in 1878 became Chief Justice of Oregon." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 737-8]

*2: KELLY, James M. (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

KELLY, John (03 May 1818 - ) m'd 30 Jan 1853 PARKER, Elizabeth:

 Hon. John Kelly b. 03 May 1818 Dublin, Ireland; m'd Elizabeth Parker 30 Jun 1853; involved in woolen mills, spent several years in the sea trade, enlisted in Third Missouri Calvary for Mexican War; wagon Master in a regiment of Calvary crossing plains in 1849; held numourus positions; Children: Mary L. (Henry B. Miller) Theresa M. ( L G Jackson), John F., Marcella S (Judge Tanner), Abraham L,, George H, Elizabeth P, Katharine S [Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 1371]

KELLY, Moriah Clinton (02 Jul 1846-31 Mar 1927): m'd DELASHMUTT, Van B.; d/o Albert and Nira (Bingham) Kelly

KELLY, Samantha Caroline Taylor (1844-1872): m'd AIKEN, James; d/o Albert and Nira (Bingham) Kelly 

KELLY, Samuel Bingham (14 May 1838-26 Mar 1858): s/o Albert and Nira (Bingham) Kelly

KELLY, Silas Gilby (1848-1920): m'd BAKER, Nellie Griffith; s/o Albert and Nira (Bingham) Kelly 

*28: KENNA, Family: included 2 men, 2 women, a boy of 15, a girl of 13, and a half brother six weeks old (the youngest member of the company)

*2: KENNEDY, Bryon (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

KENT, Levi:

*23: KETCHUM, Dr.:  May 25 turned back for home [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: KEYSLER, Joseph (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Switzerland

*2: KINGER, Christopher (1818- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: KINGSLEY, James (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

*2: KINLOCK, Joseph: drowned in the rapids of the Cascades

KIRKWOOD, John B. (1828- ):

KLEINHAMMER, Claus:

*2: KOCH, Bernard (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*1: KOONTZ, Sarah "Sally" (13 Apr 1803-09 Jul 1885): m'd 13 Nov 1816 GLOVER, Philip; d/o Nicholas and Rebecca (McConnell) Coonse/Coonce/Koontz

*2: KRUEHT, John (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: KUHN, Anthony (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

LAFFERTY, Capt: Left the Illinois train with his wagon on or before May 1 due to the slow rate of travel [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

LAFOLLETTE, Charles (21 Sep 1829-25 Sep 1907): m'd SNODGRASS, Mary Ann; s/o Joseph and Hester (Hinton) LaFollette; buried Sheridan Masonic Cemetery, Sheridan, Yamhill County, Oregon

"LAFOLLETT, CHARLES--Is a practicing attorney at Sheridan, Yamhill County. He was born in Indiana in 1830; came to the Pacific Coast in 1849, and taught school in California at that early day; was also in the lumber business. After his arrival in Oregon he became a teacher of penmanship in the Pacific University. Married Mary A. Snodgrass in 1857; in 1858 moved to Polk County, and lived there until 1879, during which time he was admitted to the bar. Served in the Legislature in 1863, and was appointed captain by Governor Gibbs of a company of Oregon Infantry, who were stationed at Vancouver seven months, and then came to Yamhill, after wrhich he was sent east of the mountains and built Camp Polk. Returned to Dallas, and was appointed Indian Agent at Grand Ronde Agency, by General Grant, in which position he served four years.  In 1879 he came to Yamhill County and settled near Sheridan, where he still resides. His children are Edith, Olive, William G., Byron, and Hettie."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 810]

LANE, Elizabeth: m'd HILL, [   ]; traveled with  Hill party led by Isaac Hill , her son

LANE, Joseph B. Gen (1801-1881):

"LANE, JOSEPH--Born in North Carolina, December 14, 1801. Lived in his earlier years in Kentucky. Married Polly Hart in 1821, and set tled in Vanderburg County, Indiana, and for twenty-five years led the life of a farmer, representing his county in the Legislature for many sessions. When the Mexican war began, he was chosen colonel of the second regiment of Indiana Volunteers, and was commissioned as brigadier-general. He took part in General Taylor's campaigns, and in the battle of Buena Vista achieved distinction, and received a severe wound. Subsequently, while commanding independently a corps of men destined to reinforce General Scott, he defeated the Mexicans in several engagements. Before the war closed he had become major-general of volunteers. He returned to Indiana, but receiving the appointment of governor of the new Territory of Oregon, he set out immediately for the Pacific shore.  He came to California by way of Santa Fe and the Colorado River, accompanied by a military escort, and arriving in San Francisco in February, 1849, then taking passage to the Columbia on a sailing vessel, and arrived at Oregon City on the evening of the second of March, 1849.  The duties of his office were discharged with uncommon tact and justice until August of the same year when, a new administration having come into power, his successor, Governor Gaines, was appointed.  General Lane now spent some time as a miner in Northern California. In 1851 he was chosen Delegate to Congress. In 1853 he distinguished himself in the Rogue River war, and received a severe wound at the battle of Evans Creek.  The subsequent treaty with the Indians at Table Rock was brought about largely through his influence with the hostiles. Until the admission of Oregon to the Union, General Lane served with fidelity as Delegate to Congress, and on the admission he was chosen United States Senator. In 1800 the Democratic National Committee at Baltimore, nominated him for the office of Vice-President, on the ticket with John C. Breckenridge. The details of the ensuing canvass are not yet forgotten, terminating, as they did, in the election of Lincoln, and the grand tragedy of the civil war. General Lane threw his influence at first in favor of the South, but refrained from taking an active part in the attempt to disrupt the Union. He retired to his home near Roseburg, in Southern Oregon, and never again entered political life. The remaining years of his existence were spent peacefully on his farm and in the bosom of his family. He died in April, 1881."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.704-5]

LANE, Nathaniel H.

OR *2: LAUE, William B. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lt. from TN

OR *2: LAUGHRAN, A. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

OR *2: LAURENCE, Charles (1835- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

OR *2: LAURENCE, Thomas (1833- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

OR *2: LEATHAM, Charles (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

OR *2: LEE, Sarah Lavina: m'd 15 Dec 1835 BACKENSTOS, Jacob Benjamin

OR *28: LEMORE, Family: a husband and wife and two little girls

LEONARD, Martha Thompson (28 Aug 1799-17 Jun 1877): m'd 25 Aug 1819 HESTER, Craven P.

OR *2: LEWIS, Frank ( -13 Aug 1849):

LEWIS, John:

LEWIS, William Scott Rev. (1827-1865):

OR *2: LICORD, Fredrick (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

LINDSAY, Leftridge B.:

LIVERMORE, Maria (31 Jul 1828-09 Mar 1863): m'd 21 Mar 1847 WALLER, Thomas Orville

*22: LONG, John:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

LOONEY, Elizabeth McClure (12 Aug 1839- ): m'd 12 Aug 1855 HORNE, Adam W; d/o William and Elizabeth (McClure) Looney

LOONEY, James Asbury (Jul 1848- ): s/o William and Elizabeth (McClure) Looney

LOONEY, John Wesley (26 Nov 1840- ): s/o William and Elizabeth (McClure) Looney

LOONEY, Margaret L. (1844- ): m'd HASTINGS, Mr. d/o William and Elizabeth (McClure) Looney

LOONEY, Mary Ann (1842- ): m'd LOONEY, Anthony Stewart; d/o William and Elizabeth (McClure) Looney

LOONEY, William (15 Oct 1813-15 Aug 1850): m'd 23 Jul 1839 MCCLURE, Elmira; s/o John and Mary (Garrison) Looney; went to CA first; then came up into OR; mother died in Sacramento Co, CA in 1849 (father died in 1839 in MO); after his death his wife married Nelson R. Doty

*2: LORING, William W. (1812- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Colonel from FL [*Mss #909]

*2: LOTTHAMMER, Fredrick (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*22: LOVE, Alexander (1830- ): [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

LOVE, Lewis Capt. (12 Jun 1818-03 Jul 1903):  m'd 05 Oct 1836 GRIFFITH, Samantha Matilda "Nancy"

*2: LUND, Henry (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

LYTLE, James:

LYTLE, Peter: arr 10 Sep 1849

*2: MADDOX, John W. (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from GA

MADEIRA, Mr.: from Quincy, Illinois  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: MAHEN, Robert D. (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Canada

MALTBY, Mr.: July 4 We are told that Mr. and Mrs. Maltby will arrive this evening.[Benjamin Robert Biddle: Abraham Lincoln’s Tailor and Friend-Spring Creek Series-Copyright 2018, by Richard E. Hart, Springfield, Illinois]

MALTBY, Mrs.: July 4 We are told that Mr. and Mrs. Maltby will arrive this evening.[Benjamin Robert Biddle: Abraham Lincoln’s Tailor and Friend-Spring Creek Series-Copyright 2018, by Richard E. Hart, Springfield, Illinois]

*2: MANLY, Martin (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

MANN, H R:

*2: MANSFIELD, C.F.M. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from VA

MARSHALL, S. M. ( - 27 May 1849; of Wadesboro, Kentucky died May 27, 1849 [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

MARTIN, Anna (13 Aug 1834-18 Sep 1911): m'd 12 Jun 1851 MERRILL, George; d/o William H. Martin

CA *28: MARTIN, Mr.

MARTINDALE, Alston (28 Feb 1829-07 May 1901): m. 01 Sep 1855 SHAMBROOK, Mrs. Nancy Katherine (Fitzhugh); Alston was born 28 Feb 1829 IN and died 07 May 1901 Douglas County, Oregon; buried Martindale Cemetery, Camas Valley, Douglas County, Oregon
s/o Henry Martindale and Nancy Johnson

MATHENY, Cook July 4 met our Springfield friends Eli Cook, Joseph Condell, Cook Matheny and others. [Benjamin Robert Biddle: Abraham Lincoln’s Tailor and Friend-Spring Creek Series-Copyright 2018, by Richard E. Hart, Springfield, Illinois]

*2: MAUGER, Agrestus (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: MAYHUGH, James (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

MCCALL, Ansel:l J.

Mss #1508, Oregon Historical Society; Amsell J. McCall, 86 pp journal and newspaper article; departed St. Joseph 05 May 1849 and arrived Sacramento, CA 17 Sep 1849; traveled with Robidoux train

*2: MCCARNELL, G.J. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: MCCLOSKEY, John (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MCCLUHEN, William (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

MCCLURE, Elmira (1819-1883):

MCCORMICK, Matthew (1822- ):

MCCULLY, David:

Mss #1165, Oregon Historical Society; David McCully; 4pp, miner; departed New Brunswick Mar 1849 and arrived CA gold mines 1849; returned east through Panama 1850 and arrived in OR Sep 1852

MCCULLY, L. Mrs.:

*2: MCCULLOCK, Patrick (1817- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MCDERMOT, James (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

MCDONALD, H. (1825- ):

"MCDONALD, H.--Birthplace, Rhode Island; date of birth, 1825; went to California in 1849. Found employment at first as contractor and builder, and in such capacity built a theatre, and the first Baptist church in San Francisco. In 1850 he came to Oregon and settled in Portland. He was and is a useful citizen. His industry erected many buildings and works, the pioneers of their kinds. The first school -house in Portland was constructed by him; the Willamette was first navigated by a steamboat built by him; and several public buildings and the first water works were created by his ingenuity. Mr. McDonald was married in 1847, in Providence, to Elizabeth M. Sampson. These are the names of their children-William H., Charles H., EUa Frances, Lulu Annette, E. S., John C., and Lily Anna Resides at Forest Grove." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 719]

*2: MCFALL, John B. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

MCFARLAND, Mary K. (1794-c1855): m'd c1820 SMITH, Samuel; died sometime between 1850 and 1860

MCGERR, J. Dunlap:

*2: MCKIBBEN, John C. (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: MCLAUGHLIN, Micheal (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MCLAUGHLIN, William; drowned in the rapids of the Cascades

*2: MCNALLY, Christopher (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*2: MCQUADIE, John (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MCSTAFFIE, James: drowned in the rapids of the Cascades

*2: MCSWEENEY, Daniel (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MEEKLEY, William (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

MENES, Francois ( -1867):

"Captain Menes, commanding the French bark LEtoile du Matin (Morning Star), with a miscellaneous cargo, and ten priests, seven nuns and three lay brothers, consigned to Archbishop Blanchet, at Portland, left Havre in December, 1848, and arrived off the mouth of the Columbia about the middle of July, 1849. No pilot appeared and the Morning Star attempted to cross the bar without one. She caught on the sands and remained in the greatest danger for nine hours, but finally got off and ran into Baker s Bay, with the loss of one seaman. Captain Menes went to sea no more, but settling at Oregon City, and afterwards at French Prairie, he finally died, December 25, 1867."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.707]

*2: MICOW, William D. (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Virginia

MILES, Jesse (1791- ): m'd 12 Apr 1827 FESTICK, Rebecca

*2: MILFORTH, Benjamin (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

MILLER, Father: brother of Samuel Miller of 1850 emigration

MILLER, Isaac:

MILLER, James:

*22: MILLER, John  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

MILLER, Jeff:

*22: MILLER, Mr.: died on trail  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*22: MINGEA, Mr.:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

MINIER, Abraham T.: was actually emigrant to CA in 1845 where he stayed with family until removing to OR in 1849

MONTGOMERY FAMILY RESEARCHER:
MONTGOMERY, John (1779-1868): m'd 1820 MOORE, Ellen; to CA in 1849 with 5 children, one son-in-law and a young granddaughter; stayed in CA until 1851 when they removed to Linn Co, OR; most members of this family stayed in OR but a few settled near Walla Walla, WA; some records indicate this is an emigrant of 1847

MOORE, Ellen (1801-1887): m'd 1820 MONTGOMERY, John ; some records indicate this is an emigrant of 1847

*2: MORGAN, J.B. (1819- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

*2: MOOTS, Alferd (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

*2: MORMON, William (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: MORRIS, John (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from KY

*2: MORRIS, R.M. (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Capt from D.C. [*Mss #237]

MOSES, Andrew:

*2: MULHEARN, Henry F. (1813- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MULLEN, Thomas (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: MULLINS, Charles (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from D.C.

*2: MULLINS, Henry (1816- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from D.C. [*Mss #909]

MUMFORD, Mary (1799-1881): m'd 1822 PATTISON, William; mother of 6 children (Martha, James, Nathan, Robert, William and Charles); buried Oakville Cemetery, Shedd, Linn Co, OR

*2: MUNCH, Andrew ( -01 Sep 1849):

MURPHY, William K."Hoosier Bill" (Jan 1828-11 Mar 1904): m'd WILLIS, Sarah;

parents and four children went by train from IN to NY to take ship, crossing Panama by rail; docked at San Francisco; father had been in the early gold rush to CA; came to Oregon and settled Marion County, Oregon [Daily Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon, March 10, 1937]

*2: MYRES, William (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: NANCE, Jesse (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from VA

*2: NAPPET, John C. (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

*22: NASH, William:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: NEWTON, N. (1808- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Capt from CT

*22: NIMAN, Mr.  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: NOBLE, John F. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, clerk from PA; [*Mss #1000]

Mss #1000, Oregon Historical Society; John F. Noble, 6 pp, soldier/indian agent/rancher; departed Harrisburg, PA 09 Apr 1849 and left St. Louis, MO 23 Apr 1849 by boat; arrived Ft. Leavenworth 06 May 1849; traveled with US Mounted Riflemen

NORTHRUP, Harvey (1831- ): m'd 24 Feb 1854 [   ], Martha M. divorced May 1854

NORTON, Zachariah C. (1808- ):

*2: NOTER, William (1815- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

NOWELL, Nancy:

OGLE, Jacob: from Oxford  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: O'HANAGAN, Thomas O. (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: OLCOTT, James (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: OLIVER, John (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from SC

OMEARA, James

OSTRANDER, Abel:

OSTRANDER, Mary:

OSTRANDER, Mr.  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: OTTO, Ernest (1819- ):  U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*5: OWENS, Issac Rev: with wife and 3 sons and a daughter; June 8 passed Owens Train  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

OWENS, Mary Susan ( -1850): m'd c1843 GIBSON, Randolph C.

*2: PACKWOOD, William H. (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IL

*2: PAGE, Josiah (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: PALMER, George W. (1832- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, clerk and Quarter Master from NY

*2: PALMER, James N. (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lieut. from NY

PARKHURST, Lewis:

PARSONS, Omri:

PATRICK, Dr.: was sick with cholera  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

PATTISON, Charles (1833-1911): m1.19 Jun 1860 DAVIDSON, Armilda; m2. REDFORD, Sarah; s/o William and Mary (Mumford) Pattison; born 24 Dec 1833 Randolph Co, IL and died 08 Jun 1911 Shedd, Linn Co, OR;buried Oakville Cemetery, Shedd, Linn Co, OR; father of 4 children by first wife (Ida, Agnes, Anna and Joseph); father of 3 children by second wife (Nellie, Alice and John W.)

PATTISON, Nathan (1826-1893): m'd 03 Apr 1849 WARREN, Rachel E.; s/o William and Mary (Mumford) Pattison; born 1826 Randolph Co, IL and died 29 Sep 1893 Olympia, Thurston Co, WA; buried IOOF Memorial Park, Tumwater, Thurston Co, WA; wife died on 19 Jun 1849 at Ash Hollow and he never remarried; [OHS Mss #1072]

PATTISON, William (1798-1873): m'd 1822 MUMFORD, Mary; father of 6 children (Martha, James, Nathan, Robert, William and Charles); buried Oakville Cemetery, Shedd, Linn Co, OR;

Mss #1072, Oregon Historical Society; William Pattison, 9pp, farmer; departed St. Louis, MO 10 Apr 1849 and arrived Willamette Valley 03 Nov 1849

PATTISON, William (1830 -1890): s/o William and Mary (Murford) Pattison;buried Oakville Cemetery, Shedd, Linn Co, OR

*24: PAUL, G. W.: April 14 the first train led by Capt. G. W. Paul left Independence, Missouri  [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*6: PEASE, David Egbert (1820-05 Jan 1896 ): m'd 1845 PEGG, Hannah; departed St. Joseph, MO 28 Apr 1849 and arrived in the Valley 05 Sep 1849; traveled with "Green and Jersey county Company"; settled at Astoria; [* Mss #60]

Mss File #60, Oregon Historical Society;David Egbert Pease, departed St. Joseph, MO 28 Apr 1849 and arrived Willamette Valley 05 Sep 1849; traveled with "Green and Jersey County Company"

*2: PEASENER, William (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

*6: PEGG, Hannah: m'd 1845 PEASE, David Egbert [* Mss #60]

*2: PEIRSON, William J. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

*2: PETERMAN, Joseph (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

PFOUTS, Paris Swazey:

Mss File #297, Oregon Historical Society; Paris Swazey Pfouts, 51pp, miner; departed Missouri River 03 May 1849 and arrived CA fall of 1849; traveled back east after five years in the west

*2: PHIFISTER, George (1816- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: PHILLIPS, Thomas (1817- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: POHLE, Hermon (1822- ):U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: POLK, William R. (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

POOLE, James Richard: (1819-28 Oct 1868): prospector; land speculator; was in business with James Clugage in Jacksonville, Oregon; disolved partnership in 1858 and sold his land; 1859 moved to California; died in Santa Cruz County, California; burial location unknown

*2: PORTER, Andrew (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lt. Colonel from PA

PORTER, David (1780-1849): m1. c1806 HOPKINS, Mary Elizabeth ( -1807); m2. CULTON, Nancy (1784-1867); traveled with son-in-law, Samuel Sitton; David Porter died of a stroke on the trail 16 Jul 1849 a days journey beyond Fort Hall on the way to Soda Springs and was buried beside the trail; his married children had emigrated to Oregon the year before;  Samuel Sitton went onto California where he was mining in 1850 but is back in Pike Co, IL in 1860.  "Samuel G. Sitton sent back the news of David Porter's death, and also according to an administrator's receipt signed by John Lyster, sent back the money David Porter had on his person when he dropped dead, some $333. The Sittons then went on with their ox team, reaching the gold fields after a journey of five and a half months."  [History of Pike County by J.M. Thompson Chapter 177]

*2: PORTER, Emily (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, laundress from MO

*2: PORTER, G.M.D.T. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Surveyor from PA

*2: PORTER, George (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Surveyor from PA

*2: PORTER, Mary (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen. laundress from MO

PRATHER, T. S.: died on east bank of Red Vermission (location NW1/4 S24, T9 R10E) per Jasper M Hixson diary  [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: PRESA, Isarenda (1842- ): d/o John Presa

*2: PRESA, John (1812- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, convict laborer from Canada

PRICHARD, James A.: James A. Prichard wrote "May 10 we came to the Big Blue"; May 11 reached junction of Independence and St. Joseph Roads [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

PRICHET, Dr.: July 31 Here Dr. Prichet fell into the R. and I took a good laugh at him"  "August 3 Friday Our mules gave out and we had to stop after a few miles drive.  Dr. Prichet went on and overtook the train and they sent bakc a team after us."Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3

*2: PRIMBS, Charles (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: QUINN, Alexander (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: RANKIN, John (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Scotland

READ, Lewis (1815- ):

REDSALL, Thomas: OHS Mss #2986 arr 18 Nov 1849

REED, Cyrus A. (1825- ): m1. COFFIN, Lucinda; m2. CLIVE, Jennie

"REED, CYRUS A.--Born in New Hampshire in 1825; emigrated to California in 1849, and the next year came to Oregon, settling at Portland and engaged in whatever his hands could find to do. He taught school and helped put up the first steam sawmill built in Oregon. Moved to Salem in 1852. His mercantile operations in both, cities have extended over a period of .sixteen years. Resides now in Salem.  Married Lucinda Coffin, by whom he had six children. Married again, in 1875, to Jennie Clive, by whom he has had two children.  Colonel Reed was a representative to the legislature in 1862, and in the same year was appointed Adjutant General of the State.  Was again a member of the legislature in 1874 and in 1878. Built the hotel known as the "Reed House"; in 1869-70, and has carried out very many public and semi-public works."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.724]

*2: REED, George W. (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NH

REED, W.H. (1839- )

"REED, W. H.--Born in Iowa in 1836, and came to Oregon when thirteen years of age. Participated in the Indian war of . 1855-6. Married, in 1859, Miss P. Parrish. They have two children G. A., and Nellie F. Resides in Lebanon, and is engaged in merchandising." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.707]

REEVES, Bartley (06 Jul 1828-18 Aug 1883): m'd 04 Nov 1854 HARRISON, Sarah

*2: REID, William (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*11: REYNOLDS, Reuben; a Missourian traveling in the Sublett train

*2: RHINEHART, Jacob (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: RHINES, George (1814- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

RHYNES, Ann Elizabeth (04 Apr 1814-30 Nov 1849): m'd SETTLEMIER, George Franklin; died in California; family came on to Oregon

RICHARDSON, Elijah Thompson (1828-1913):

RICHARDSON, Obediah Waddle:

*2: RICHARDSON, Zacara (1831- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, black servant from PA

*2: RITCHEY, Jacob T. (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NC

*2: ROBERTSON, William (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

ROBINSON, George D.:

George D Robinson crossed plains to CA in 1849 with father and brothers William Robinson and Washington Robinson. William settled at Jackson County where he was engaged in mining. Washingtonr died in California; father returned east and emigrated again in 1852. George D. Robinson went to CA in 1849 and then up to Oregon in 1850 where he engaged in farming and other enterprises; moved to Washington in 1880; m'd 1854 Sarah Richardson; children of George D. Robinson: John W., George Washington (died in infancy); Reuben F b. 09 Dec 1861 (Ella E Hallock), S Elvira ( C M Cahill), Abraham L., S Grant, Mary A (J Card), Georgia (died in infancy), J. Curtis [Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 109-110]

ROBINSON, Mary (1813-1884): m'd 1835 CANNON, George Washington; d/o William and Susannah Robinson

ROBINSON, Mrs. July 1 Mrs. Robinson sent me down 2 peach pies  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

ROBINSON, Washington:

George D Robinson crossed plains to CA in 1849 with father and brothers William Robinson and Washington Robinson. William settled at Jackson County where he was engaged in mining. Washingtonr died in California; father returned east and emigrated again in 1852. George D. Robinson went to CA in 1849 and then up to Oregon in 1850 where he engaged in farming and other enterprises; moved to Washington in 1880; m'd 1854 Sarah Richardson; children of George D. Robinson: John W., George Washington (died in infancy); Reuben F b. 09 Dec 1861 (Ella E Hallock), S Elvira ( C M Cahill), Abraham L., S Grant, Mary A (J Card), Georgia (died in infancy), J. Curtis [Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 109-110]

ROBINSON, William:

George D Robinson crossed plains to CA in 1849 with father and brothers William Robinson and Washington Robinson. William settled at Jackson County where he was engaged in mining. Washingtonr died in California; father returned east and emigrated again in 1852. George D. Robinson went to CA in 1849 and then up to Oregon in 1850 where he engaged in farming and other enterprises; moved to Washington in 1880; m'd 1854 Sarah Richardson; children of George D. Robinson: John W., George Washington (died in infancy); Reuben F b. 09 Dec 1861 (Ella E Hallock), S Elvira ( C M Cahill), Abraham L., S Grant, Mary A (J Card), Georgia (died in infancy), J. Curtis [Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley p. 109-110]

ROE, Ann:

ROE, G. C.:

*2: ROLLS, Jesse (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IL

ROOTS, Francis;  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

ROUSH, Henry: from Illinois died May 8, 1849  (location NW1/4 S32 T8 R93) noted in Hixson diary  [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: RUFF, Annie: m'd RUFF, Charles F.

*2: RUFF, Charles F. Bvt Maj (1817- ): m'd [  ], Annie; U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Major from Missouri; May 31 company joines Loring companies at Fort Kearney for the march to Oregon [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: RUFF, Margaret (1847- ): d/o Charles and Annie Ruff

*2: RUFF, Mary (1844- ): d/o Charles and Annie Ruff

*2: RUSSELL, F.S.K. (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Lt. from NY

RUSSELL, James H.:

RUSSELL, Lydia Ann:

*2: RUSSELL, Oscar (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: RYAN, James S. (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MS

*2: RYAN, John (1816- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: SADDLER, Frederick (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: SANDERSON, David (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: SANDERSON, William (1821- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

SANDERSON, Winslow F. Maj.: May 10 began journey heading Company E with Fort Laramie as their final destination [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas,]

SARGENT, Elisha Nelson:

Mss File #813, Oregon Historical Society; Elisha Nelson Sargent; 9 pp, departed IN 17 Mar 1849 and arrived CA gold mines 1849

*2: SCHAFFER, John (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

CA *29: SCHARMANN, H. B.. [ShxEMnn'a Overland Journey to California, from the pages of a pioneer's diary" ]

CA *29: SCHARMANN, William; s/o H. B.. Scharmann

*2: SCHECK, George (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: SCHILSK, Mathias (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: SCOTT, Eliezer G. (1817- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: SCOTT, John C ( -19 Jul 1849): 

SCOTT, John Tucker (18 Feb 1808-01 Sep 1880): m'd 1830 ROLOEFSON, Anna; s/o James Scott:

SETTLEMIER, Adam (1831-1889): m'd NANNEY, Louisa D.; s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, Alexander Allen (12 Mar 1842-28 May 1914): m'd 1870 ALLEN, Linnie Ann;  s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, Columbus:  s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, George Franklin (11 Oct 1807-26 Apr 1896): m'd RHYNE, Ann Elizabeth; s/o Adam and Catherine (Hahn) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, George M.: [* Mss #60]; family started in 1849 but arrived in 1850; s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier; see 1850 listing

SETTLEMIER, Henry Washington (1836-1912)  s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, Jesse Holland (05 Feb 1840-20 Feb 1913): m'd 1862 COCHRAN, Eleanor Elizabeth; s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, Martin Rhyne (27 Mar 1846-15 Nov 1919): m'd SIMMONS, Elizabeth; s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, Mary Ann (07 Nov 1831-01 Dec 1915) m'd 1851 ALLEN Thomas Benson; d/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

SETTLEMIER, William Franklin (04 Feb 1834-01 May 1907): m'd WILLIAMS, Sophrina Elvira; s/o George and Elizabeth (Rhyne) Settlemier

*2: SHADAGER, John (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

*2: SHANGHAEPS, Patrick (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: SHARKEY, James: drowned in the rapids at the Cascades

SIEVERS, Ernest:

SIEVERS, Fredrick:

*2: SIMENSON, Elizabeth (1805- ): m'd SIMENSON, John S.

*2: SIMENSON, James C. (1842- ): s/o John and Elizabeth Simenson

*2: SIMENSON, Janie (1830- ): d/o John and Elizabeth Simenson

*2: SIMENSON, John S. (1800- ): m'd [  ], Elizabeth; U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Major from PA

*2: SIMENSON, Margaret (1832- ): d/o John and Elizabeth Simenson

*2: SIMENSON, Samuel (1829- ): s/o John and Elizabeth Simenson

*2: SIMMONS, John (1824- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

SIMMONS, William:

SITTON, David Woods:

SITTON, Samuel G. (1802- ): traveled the trail with David Porter.  David Porter died on 16 Jul 1849 a days journey past Fort Hall.  Samuel Sitton went on to California where he is shown in the 1850 census as a miner.  By 1860 he is shown living in Pike Co, IL
"Samuel G. Sitton sent back the news of David Porter's death, and also according to an administrator's receipt signed by John Lyster, sent back the money David Porter had on his person when he dropped dead, some $333. The Sittons then went on with their ox team, reaching the gold fields after a journey of five and a half months."  [History of Pike County by J.M. Thompson Chapter 177]

SMALL, Jane: m'd 1849 HILL, James

"James Hill was the seventh child of Rev./Col. Joab Hill (1775-1847) and Elizabeth Lane Hill.  He was born 5 October 1818 in Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tennessee. The family moved to McMinn County on a land grant given to Joab Hill for services in the War of 1812. They then moved to southeastern Iowa for one winter, 1839, then over the state line to Clark County, Missouri, because they could not keep their slaves in Iowa. Their first home in Missouri was a large log cabin located northwest of Revere about five miles.
   James returned to Tennessee and married Jane Small Johnson in McMinn County on 4 February 1849. Jane was born 21 January 1830 in McMinn County, Tennessee, the daughter of Rev. James Small and Mary Ann Wallace. Jane Small's brief first marriage was to Frederick M. Johnson, 10 Feb. 1846, Meigs County, Tennessee.
   James and Jane made their wedding trip to Oregon. They accompanied his three brothers, Isaac, Russell, and George, and his mother, Elizabeth Lane Hill, and his sister Maria Louisa Kelly and three nephews of whom he was very fond, LaGrand Hill, Isham P. Keith, and Sterling Hill.
   By the 1850 census, James (age 33) and Jane (age 20) were in Linn County, Oregon, with his mother, Elizabeth (age 65) and two brothers, Isaac and George W., living with them. Brother R.T. Hill was living next door to them and to the Chamberlain family, including the wife, Adeline Cheadle Chamberlain, whom he later married.
   James' daughter wrote, "in 1852 Father and Mother with Shasta Ruby returned to Missouri. Father had promised Mother's father, Rev. James Small, that he would bring Mother back when he made enough money to start in business." So they left Oregon, but later regretted it because they felt their children would have had an easier life there. During the Civil War, James took his family to Texas "for the sake of peace" -- to escape the fighting in Missouri.
   James and Jane Hill located ten miles southwest of Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County on Grand Prairie in the beautiful Ozark country. Jane died on 20 March 1879, and James died 20 January 1882 in Ash Grove, Dade County, Missouri. They are buried on Rev. James Small's homestead.
    James and one of his brothers, Russell, went to the Pacific coast across the plains in 1847. The Oregon Donation Land Grant #2145 in Linn County indicates that they arrived in Oregon on 25 September 1847. When their father Joab wrote his will on 20 August 1847, while the boys were still on the trail, he said he was leaving: "To my sons, Russell T. and James Hill, I give a Heifer a piece, if they should come back from Oregon." [per Jennie Hill Cobb, also contributed the featured charcoal sketch of the couple]

*2: SMITH, A.B. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

SMITH, Alfred (1838- ): s/o John and Martha (Looney) Smith

SMITH, Catherine (1843- ): d/o Samuel and Mary (McFarland) Smith

*2: SMITH, Charles H. (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, surgeon from VA

SMITH, Emily (1829-12 Oct 1857): m'd 28 Mar 1850 GALL, Demarquis Lafayette; d/o Samuel and Mary (McFarland) Smith

SMITH, Ephraim Looney (14 Nov 1840- ): m'd 14 Feb 1866 TAYLOR, Sarah E.

*2: SMITH, Jacob (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: SMITH, James (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

SMITH, Jessie H (20 Feb 1837 - ): d/o John and Martha (Looney) Smith

*2: SMITH, John (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from D.C.

SMITH, John (1815 - ): m'd LOONEY, Martha

SMITH, Malinda (1821-c1865): m'd ROBINSON, Prospect H; d/o Samuel and Mary (McFarland) Smith

SMITH, Margaret (1844 - ): d/o John and Martha (Looney) Smith

*2: SMITH, Raphal (1833- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, servant from UT

SMITH, Samuel (1795- ): m1. c1820 McFARLAND, Mary K (1794-c1855); m2. [unknown], Sarah

SMITH, Sarah Hunter (17 Feb 1836-16 Jul 1907): m'd 16 Mar 1858 CROCKETT, Thomas David; d/o Samuel and Mary (McFarland) Smith; buried Providence Cemetery, Scio, Linn County, Oregon; family cutoff for California, moved into Oregon in 1854

SMITH, Thompson (1831- ): s/o Samuel and Mary (McFarland) Smith

SMITH, W K Dr:

*22: SMITH, William:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: SMITH, William (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

SMITH, William F. (25 Oct 1835 - ): m'd HILLS, Mary S.; s/o John and Martha (Looney) Smith

SMITH, William Samuel (1840- ): s/o Samuel and Mary (McFarland) Smith

SMITH, William P.

"SMITH, WILLIAM P.--Born in Kentucky in 1818; in 1841 went to Springfield, Illinois, and remained until 1849, when he went to California and worked in the northern mines for two or three years. In the spring of 1851 went into Oregon and mined on Josephine and Canyon creeks in the Illinois Valley. Settled in the Willamette Valley in 1853, remaining at Corvallis for five years. Located at Halsey in 1872 and is residing there still; occupation, druggist."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Langp.746]

*2: SMITH, William V. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

SNYDER, Dr.:  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: SONELL, Fredrick (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: SPAHN, Charles H. (1818- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

*2: SPLAIN, Patrick (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*2: SPRATT, Pierce (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Miss

ST. JOHN FAMILY RESEARCHER:
ST. JOHN, Daniel Bishop (1808-1880); m1. 1826 HOYT, Charlotte E. (1810-1830); m2. c1831 HOAG, Almina (1814-1880); Daniel was born on 1 June 1808 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. He died on30 Dec 1880 near Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.   Daniel first married Charlotte E. Hoyt on 15/25 Oct 1826 in New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Charlotte was born on 1 June 1810 in NewYork. She died on 3 Sept 1830. Daniel and Charlotte had one daughter - Martha Charlotte St. John.   Daniel married second Almina Hoag on 1 April 1831 or 1832 in Macedon, Wayne Co., New York. Almina was born on 5 March 1814 in Palmyra or Macedon, WayneCounty, New York. After Daniel died, Almina married Joseph Sage on 28 May1882 in Albany, Oregon. She died on 11 Aug 1903 in Coquille, Coos County, Oregon and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery, Coquille, Oregon with the last name of Sage. Daniel and Almina came to Oregon in 1849 with three of their children (William, Henry, and Hannah)

STEARNS, Daniel Warren; to California 1849 by ship; to Oregon 1853from California

*2: STEIMS, Ruben (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from France

*2: STEMERS, August (1815- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from D.C.

STEPHENS, Adam (07 Jan 1819-19 Sep 1891): m'd 02 Mar 1844 GILMORE, Lucinda

STEPHENS, Gabriella (Jan 1845-01 May 1866): m'd ARMSTRONG, J J; d/o Adam and Lucinda (Gilmore) Stephens

STEPHENS, William W (1849 - ).:  s/o Adam and Lucinda (Gilmore) Stephens

*22: STEVENSON, Mr.: died at Independence  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: STEWART, James (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Capt from SC

STIDGER, Capt.: June 26 camped with Capt. Stidger [Esq Bonine Journal 1849; Oregon California Trail Association - Merrill J. Mattes Collection https://www.octa-journals.org/category/merrill-mattes-collection/page/3]

STILLMAN, Edward D. (1828- ): crossed the plains as a wheelwright for the U.S. Mounted Riflemen; after arrival was engaged to repair and run the McLoughlin sawmill for General Lane.

STILLMAN, Henry: m'd Palmiter, Charlotte

*2: STOCEY, James (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from VA

STRINGER FAMILY RESEARCHER:

STRINGER, Bluford (1809- ): m'd 1832 CARROLL, Elmira; s/o William Reuben and Delilah (Owen) Stringer; mother was a pioneer of 1851; started from Peoria Co, IL; settled Linn Co, OR

STRINGER, Elizabeth A. (c1842- ):

STRINGER, Ephraim Bluford (c1835):

STRINGER, James (c1844- ):

STRINGER, Jeral (c1840- ):

STRINGER, John W. (1834-c1866):

STRINGER, Julia A. (c1848- ):

STRINGER, Lewis (c1838- ):

STRINGER, Sylvester (c1846- ):

*2: STURGEON, Samuel J. (1831- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from ME

*22: SUBLETT, Mr. died on trail  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: SURGEON, Samuel J. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

SUMMERVILLE, Henry B.

"SUMMERVILLE, HENRY B.--Born in Harrison County, Virginia; came to the Pacific Coast in 1849, and lived in California until coming to Oregon in 1851.  Assisted in bringing the first boat up the Yamhill River to Dayton.  During the Indian war he was in Captain Goff s company, and was with I. I. Stevens in his council of 1856. Now has a commission store in Sheridan where he resides."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p. 747]

*2: SUMMIT, George J. (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

TALBOT, Charles B. (1840- ): oldest s/o Mr. and Mrs. Talbot; claims to have been the first newsboy in the NW, working first for the Oregonian and eventually adding other newspapers to his list.

TALBOT, Daughter:

TALBOT, Mr.:  family left home near Monmouth, IL 04 Mar 1849 with 2 wagons, 4 yoke oxen, 2 span horses, a mare and a cow; when they arrived they had a wagon bottom and the wheels of the light wagon, one ox of the original team, the mare and a cow.  Shortly after arrival the ox fell in a pit and was killed and the mare was killed by wolves; family included the parents, 3 sons (including C.B.) and a daughter; family arrived 14 Nov 1849 across the river from Portland

TALBOT, Mrs:

TALBOT, Son1:

TALBOT: Son2:

TALLMAN, Samuel (1817- ):

TAPPAN, Henry: Henry Tappan wrote "June 4 "This morning crossed the Big Blue" [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

TATE, James: James Tate wrote "May 18 crossed the Big Blue" [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: TAYLOR, Isaih B. (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

TEDROW Greenbury Jones (03 Jun 1828-23 Mar 1913): m'd 10 Aug 1851 ZUMWALT, Lydia Margaret; buried Fircrest Cemetery, Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon

"TETHEROW, G. A.--Born in Ohio in 1828; moved to Illinois in 1839, and came to Oregon in 1849. He settled in the Luckiamute Valley, where he still resides, engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married twice, his wives previous names being L. Zumwalt, and Sarah Nichols. Their children s names are Josephine, James M., Willard T., and Albert." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.707] Note: DLC record lists his surname as Tedrow

TEEtERS, Henry (1832): s/o Thomas Teeters

TEETERS, Martha (1843 - ): m'd FRUIT, Peter; d/o Thomas Teeters

*2: TENET, Margaret (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, enumerated with riflemen, from Germany

THOMPSON, D.M. (1830- ):

"THOMPSON, D. M.--Born in Indiana in 1830; moved to Iowa and thence to Oregon, settling in Linn County. Married Miss Louisa Burkhart in 1855; they have two children Hattie, the wife of C. E. Templeton, D.D.S., of Portland; and Edward G., lately in partnership with his father in harness-making and saddlery at Albany, but who now carries on the business alone, the father having died in 1879. Edward married, in 1884, Miss Amanda Ii-win, of Albany."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.707]

THOMPSON, Hannah: m'd Mr. Pratt after the death of his wife on the trail.  She went with him to CA while her parents continued on to OR

THOMPSON, Mr. :

THOMPSON, Mrs.:

*2: THOMPSON, Miles (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from KY

TINKER, Charles: Charles Tucker wrote: "May 4 we arrived at the Big Blue" [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: TOMPSON, John (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

*2: TRAFFORD, Charles (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: TRAINER, Martin (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: TRAVERS, Monimia (1801- ): black servant for Capt. Llwelyn Jones family, from VA

*2: TREVAITS, Ezekiel (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Ireland

*22: TUCKER, Mr.  died on trail [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: TURK, Frederick (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from OH

*1: TURNER, Alfred ( -1849): m. GIBSON, Susan; drowned in Green River during emigration

VANPEER, Henry (c1820- ):

*2: VANTHORP, Edward (1830- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

*2: VAUGHN, Bailey: drowned in the rapids of the Cascades

*22: VEACH, S. M.:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: VELDIN, Charles (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

WALDO, John B.:

WALKER, James (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Capt. from MO

*2: WALKER, John: drowned in the rapids of the Cascades

WALKER, Oliver Jefferson (c1829- ):

*2: WALL, Andrew J. (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from VA

*2: WALL, Henry C. (1829- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

WALLER, Emily Carter (18 Nov 1820-19 Dec 1888): m'd 1838 BRUNK, Harrison; d/o Thomas and Jane Waller; father died in 1830 and mother came in 1847 emigration [photo contributed by Gene Jacobs]; buried Burch Pioneer Cemetery, Rickreall, Polk County, Oregon  

WALLER, Mary Ann (18 Apr -21 May 1863): m'd 12 Feb 1834 BOOTHBY, Reason Rounds; d/o Thomas and Jane Waller; father died in 1830 and mother came in 1847 emigration [photo contributed by Gene Jacobs]

WALLER, Orville (1841-29 Dec 1913):
 

WALLER, Reason:

WALLER, Thomas Orville (1822-1913): m1. 1847 LIVERMORE, Maria; m2. 1879 ATTERBURY, Rachel; s/o Thomas and Jane (McNary) Waller; built first store at Eola, Polk Co, OR; spent a short time in eastern Oregon and then returned to Polk Co where he was in business for years [photo contributed by Gene Jacobs]

"WALLER, T. O.--Born in Morgan County. Illinois, November 20, 1823; came to Oregon in 1849 and settled in Polk County on a donation claim. The first store in Eola was built by him in 1856. From there he went to Dixie where he remained one year, and thence went to Eastern Oregon, in 1874, and lived there four years. He then moved to Amity, but left, that town in 1880 for Monmouth, his present place of residence. His business at present is with the Farmers Mercantile Association, which includes Messrs. Butler, Stump, Bidwell, and two Messrs. Waller. He was married to Miss Maria Livermore, March 9, 1847, and five children were born to them, two of whom are now living Clarence, and Henry D. Mrs. Waller died March 2, 1862, and he married in July 5, 1879, Mrs. Rachel Atterbury, daughter of Luke Mulkey, of Monmouth."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.708]

WALLING, Albert G. Sr (1828-27 Apr 1896): m'd WHITE, Sarah Ann; s/o Gabrield and Lucy (Rorick) Walling

WALTON, Joshua J. ( -25 Oct 1896): m'd SHOCKLEY, Ann M

WARE, Robert S.

*2: WARNER, George (1817- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

WARREN, Rachel (1831-1849): m'd 03 Apr 1849 PATTISON, William; born 25 Mar 1831 Randolph Co, IL and died on trail 19 Jun 1849 at Ash Hollow of cholera

WASHBURN, Angus Dudley Eleazer (22 Jul 1820-16 Nov 1881): m'd RICHARDS, Mrs. Sarah; s/o Eleazer and Soplia Sally Sophronia (McAfee); buried Marcola Pioneer Cemetery, Marcola, Lane County, Oregon

"DLC #1979 Lane County; A. D. E. Washburn, b. 1820 Athens County, Ohio; arrived Oregon 1849/01 Oct 1850; settled claim 01 May 1851.  Affidavit: Robert McCowan, James A. Scott, Nancy & William N. Griffith]

WASHBURN, Philander Smith (16 May 1826-24 Dec 1904): m'd THOMAS, Mary Jane; s/o Alfred and Mary (Farrington) Washburn; to California gold fields 1849; to Washington 1851 where he settled; buried Steilacoom Masonic Cemetery, Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington

WATSON, Elesha: OHS Mss #2887; arr Albany 17 Sep 1849

*1: WATSON, Sanford (1801- ): m'd ELDER, Maria Jane

Mss File #1089, Oregon Historical Society, Dye Collection Box 1; Sanford and Maria E. Watson, 4 pp; departed Springfield, IL and arrived OR 1849

*1: WATSON, Virginia (c1840- ): m'd APPLEGATE, [ ]; d/o Sanford and Maria (Elder) Watson

Mss File #233, Oregon Historical Society; Virginia Watson Applegate, child of 9, "Reflections of Childhood 1840-1852", departed Springfield, IL Mar 1849 and arrived Sep 1849; traved with Watson party and then Stephens party

WATSON, William J.:

WATSON, William P. (1828- ):

WATT, Joseph

WATT, Thomas 

*2: WEAVEL, Henry (1822- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

WEBER, John:

WEBER, Rose Dietz:

*2: WEBSTER, William H. (1831- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

*2: WEISCHEL, Fredrick (1825- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from PA

WELCH, Mr.

WELLS, Mr.

*28 WEST, Family: from Peoria, Illinois included another man, his wife, a son Clay about 20 and a daughter America 18

*2: WEST, Luke P. (1816- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Mass

WHEELER, Truman ( -1849): s/o Deland and Margaret (Court) Wheeler; brothers came in 1847 and 1848; Truman died enroute near Salt Lake, Ut

*2: WHIGART, Joseph (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

WHITE, Dr.: Dr. White of St. Louis and family in carriages  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*2: WHITE, Edward (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*2: WHITE, James (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from VA

*2: WHITE, Philip (1819- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from VA

WHITEAKER, John (04 May 1820- ): m'd 22 Aug 1847 HARGROVE, Nancy Jane

WHITLOCK, William Jr. (1849- )

"WHITLOCK, WILLIAM, Jr.--Born in Victoria, July 21, 1849. He is now county clerk of Clackamas County, and resides at Oregon City. Wife s previous name was Anna H. Miller. Children Edvvard R., and Grace A."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.708]

WHITLOCK, William Sr.:

"WHITLOCK, WILLIAM, Sr.--Born in Kentish Town, England; occupation, merchant. Wife's previous name, Honor M. Smith. Children William, and Edward H. Mr. Whitlock died in Oregon City, June 18, 1884." [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.708]

*2: WILD, Charles (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: WILHELMIE, Ernesto (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Sweden

WILHOIT, Henry:

*2: WILLIAMS, George (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from MD

*2: WILLIAMS, Herman ( -19 Aug 1849):

*2: WILLIAMS, John (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from England

*2: WILLSON, Robert (1820- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, satter from MO

WILSON, Alpheus: June 22 a Mr. Alpheus Wilson of Virginia with a buggy along with a waggon train proposed to accompany me with his horse & buggy while I was sick [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

CA *28: WILSON, Mr.

*26: WINTER, Capt: May 7 Capt. Winter's company reached Fort Kearney [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: WINTER, Morris (1823- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: WINTERHOLTER, Marli (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

WISTAR, Isaac J. Isaac J. Wistar wrote "May 13 reached Kansas crossing at lower ferry"'  "May 20 crossed the Big Blue"  [BOTW: Beginning of the West; Annals of the Kansas Gateway to the American West 1840-1854 by Louise Barry, Published by the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas]

*2: WITHERALL, Wells (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Mass

WITHERLOW, Mr:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

WOOD, Joseph Warren

Mss File #621, Oregon Historical Society; Joseph Warren Wood; 281 pp, miner, departed Walworth, WI 09 Apr 1849 and arrived Sacramento, CA 19 Oct 1849

WOOD, William (1822- ):

WOODBURY, Lieut:  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

WOODLAND, Capt.: June 12 encamped near Capt Woodland and family  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

WOODRUFF, Mr. June 17 Woodruff, Bodin &c encamped near us  [Diary of William E Chamberlain April 11, 1849 – August 20, 1849 Overland Journey from Iowa to Sutter’s Fort]

*22: WOODS, Mr.:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

WOODWORTH, C. S. (1819- ): m'd 1858 BUCKINGHAM, Sarah

"WOODWORTH, C. S.--Born in Windsor County, Vermont, in 1819; resided in that State and New York and Illinois until 1849; then crossed the plains to California and spent two years in mining. Settled at Oregon City in 1851, and was clerk of the first steamer ever launched in the State. Settled next in Salem and went to merchandising. Married Miss Sarah Buckingham in 1858, and had W. G., C. B., and Mary. Is now agent for the O. R. & N. Co., in Salem."  [History of the Willamette Valley by Herbert Lang p.730]

*2: WORD, Thomas (1827- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NH

WREN, George P. (1825-1882): m'd 31 Jan 1847 FRANCIS, M. E.

*2: WRIGHT, Isaac N. (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from IN

WYLIE, Jane(1829-1923): m'd c1847 PATTISON, James: born 21 Jun 1829 Scotland and died 12 Oct 1923, Olympia, Thurston Co, WA; mother of 6 children (William G., Mary J., Anna, John A., Margaret E. and James Renwick)

*22: YEAGER, Mr.:  [The Overland Journal of Alexander Love Detailing His Trip Across The Plains From Pennsylvania To The Gold Diggins In 1849 With Sketches of Life At the Mines 1849-1852]

*2: YOUNG, Joseph (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from NY

YOUNG, Kate K. (1836-21 Oct 1922): m'd 1853 HOBSON, Richard Capt.

*2: ZEIGLER, Henry (1828- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: ZETTER, Fredrick (1826- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

*2: ZIMMERMAN, Anda (1816- ): U.S. Mounted Riflemen, soldier from Germany

 
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