I am still hitting 'brick walls' in trying to find my husbands ggg grandftather's parents names. Are there lists of people who went West on OR Trail from NY? My husband's ggg grandfather Eli WALKER b.1790 Oneida Co., NY m. 12 Feb 1817 Ontario Co., NY to Ruth SOUTHERLAND. First son James is b.1822 NY, then Alpheous b.1827 Erie Co., PA, Henry, b.1831 PA, Charlotte, b.1832, Almira, b.1833(my husband's gg grandmother).... and there were 2 others b.enroute as they traveled to mid-west and then West...eventually arriving in OR 7 Oct 1850. I was wondering if you had come across any of these WALKER's as i am trying to find parents of Eli WALKER and still have little or no clue if they were in NY or MA or where before Oneida Co., NY. They came to Umpqua Valley having a patent of land in Roseburg 7 Oct, 1850. They remained in the area until they died. Eli (aka:Ely) WALKER d.1868 in Elkhead, Douglas Co., OR and Ruth WALKER d.11/14 Jan, 1869 Elkhead, Douglas Co., OR. They are both buried in Yoncalla Cem., Douglas Co., OR. Almira WALKER m.(3rd or 4th) 4 Mar 1863 to Millard F. SYKES. Millard was b.23 May 1827 Philadelphia PA and his parents were from Philadelphia, PA. SYKES seem to have come to OR ca.1860 or so(as i note by the marriage date.) I find them in Cottage Grove, Lane Co in 1880 Census and then they go to Fall River Valley CA ca.1882. Happy Trails, Joan in rural MT *_~ Also, visit my 4 personal home pages on spirituality and genealogy: http://www.geocities.com/crystalwoman_2000/roots.html crystalwoman@montana.com

Hello, In light of Ella Spooner's books and many others written about Tabitha Brown & her family there's probably not too much more to learn. But, I thought I'd join this list for a while. Tabitha Brown is my husband's third great grandmother---his branch of the family pronounces her name Ta bi' tha--accent on the second syllable. Other branches pronounce Tabitha in the more conventional manner. We had a grand time at the Brimfield (Mass.) Public Library several years ago. They have many of Clark Brown's original documents. We gave their copier quite a workout!!! Another trip took us to Wayside, MD, to visit Clark's last church. When the church floor was replaced during the 80's there was no evidence of the Rev.Clark Brown's burial beneath the altar area. We no longer go to the reunions at Pacific Univ.---there are rarely more than 20 people attending anymore. Seems it should be much more of an event. During the 80's there seemed to be many more families. If anyone has discovered any new info about Tabitha's life & family, Bruce would be very interested. We will be glad to help others with some questions or, at least, refer you to the many books that discuss Tabitha and her family. Regards, Bruce & Marla Brown Oregon

I do own a copy of the book "Across the Plains and Beyond." Do you need a lookup? I purchased mine over a year ago by going through Powell's Book Store of Portland online. It was only $7.50 at the time. Sincerely, Mimi Stang in Salem, Oregon

Bonjour, Does anyone out there have either of these journals/books, or know where they might be? “To Oregon with Ox Teams” (Story of 1851 Oregon Trail journey of CHARLES A. BRANDT) "Across the Plains and Beyond", ed Ruth Conard/Conrad (Story of 1851 O.T. trek of HARRIET ALVAH CLARK ) This should wrap up all the known 1851 journals out there.... Albert Edward Belanger 128 Middle Road Brentwood, NH 03833 skipb@nh.ultranet.com [Researching:SEAL of VA; 1851 Oregon Trail: BLANCHARD,BOWMAN,HALL,SLOW,KE(M)PLER LINK, NOLAN(D)]

Hi listers: I have added yet another family to "My Oregon Trail Families". Benjamin Franklin and Mary (Crowley) Munkers crossed in 1846 with several children. http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~cchouk/oregon_trail/ I don't know if they were with the Simpson/Kimsey clan. Cecil Cecil Houk, ET1 USN Ret., AG6I PO Box 530833 San Diego CA 92153 res San Diego CA 92154-3654 NEW EMAIL ADDRESS mailto:cchouk@cox.net ANDERSON-BLAKELY-EGGERS-FORD-HOUK-KIMSEY-MONTGOMERY-RULAFORD-SIMPSON Searchable GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~cchouk See also: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~donhouk My Web pages menu: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cchouk/rulaford/menu.htm

I'm researching my Oregon Trail ancestors listed here in order of arrival: 1846 Benjamin Franklin MUNKERS (b. 1799 d. 1885) - ODLC in Linn Co., OR and wife Mary Elizabeth CROWLEY (b. 1802 d. 1888) and daughter Mary Elizabeth MUNKERS (b. 1836 d. 1926) - wife of Albert F. DAVIDSON who arrived in 1847 1847 James DAVIDSON (b. 1792 d. 1896) - father of Albert below and wife Amelia AMENT (b. 1799 d. 1878) Albert Franklin DAVIDSON (b. 1819 d. 1890) - Captain of wagon trail 1850 Jacob WAGNER (b. 1820 d. 1900) - ODLC 15 Arr Ore 11 Oct 1850 settled claim in Jackson Co., OR 1852 John Franklin ADAMS (b. 1799 d. 1876) - ODLC 2499 Arr Ore 15 Oct 1852 settled claim in Marion Co., OR and wife Mary Rebecca March HINKLE (b. 1804 d. 1876) Isaac Madsen WAGNER (b. 1827 d. 1905) - to California in 1852 and later to Oregon in 1859 and wife Catherine Swartslander ADAMS (b. 1828 d. 1902) Cheers, Erick Lee

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Hi listers: For those of you who have or want to post your GEDCOM on the WWW I strongly suggest RootWeb's WorldConnect Project. To do that go to: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igmuser.cgi Doing this also puts you on Ancestry.com. And it's FREE!! There are filters to block information about living persons, so fret not about that. You can even add photographs! See my GEDCOM for an example: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~cchouk look up my name, and check those close to me. If you want to learn how to do that send me e-mail. By posting my GEDCOM on the WWW I have cousins crawling out of the woodwork almost daily! Good hunting, Cecil Cecil Houk, ET1 USN Ret., AG6I PO Box 530833 San Diego CA 92153 res San Diego CA 92154-3654 NEW EMAIL ADDRESS mailto:cchouk@cox.net ANDERSON-BLAKELY-EGGERS-FORD-HOUK-KIMSEY-MONTGOMERY-RULAFORD-SIMPSON Searchable GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~cchouk See also: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~donhouk My Web pages menu: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cchouk/rulaford/menu.htm

Let's try this again Hi listers: Because my @home e-mail address dies at the end of this month I'm calling attention to Nineveh Ford researchers/interesteds. Here's the link to his entry in my GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cchouk&id=I00008 You may have to cut and paste the URL. Cecil

Hi listers: Because my @home e-mail address dies at the end of this month I'm calling attention to Nineveh Ford researchers/interesteds. Here's the link to his entry in my GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cchouk& id=I00008 You may have to cut and paste the URL. Cecil Cecil Houk, ET1 USN Ret., AG6I PO Box 530833 San Diego CA 92153 res San Diego CA 92154-3654 NEW EMAIL ADDRESS mailto:cchouk@cox.net ANDERSON-BLAKELY-EGGERS-FORD-HOUK-KIMSEY-MONTGOMERY-RULAFORD-SIMPSON Searchable GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~cchouk See also: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~donhouk My Web pages menu: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cchouk/rulaford/menu.htm

Researching Alexander Hamilton OH > OR abt 1850 wife, Mary Ann Beatty died in OR 1852 2nd wife, Christina Elizabeth, died OR about 1880 Alexander had sons Alex, Thomas, Ernest and Dau Emily Alex had b-i-l, Robert Weir, who may have gone to OR also Helen

Researching McNemar, Berry, Hubbard, Fannan, Stine, Peck, Noe, McDaniels Specifically researching the families of: Campbell Berry d. 1878 Salonah or Salenah Berry d. 1889 wife of Campbell Berry Hattie J. Berry b. 1879 daughter of Salonah or Salenah Berry J. D. Peck, father of Salonah or Salenah Peck Berry Hannah J. Hubbard b. 1886 (approx.) John Hubbard, father of Hannah J. Hubbard A.J. Noe, guardian of Hannah J. Hubbard W. D. McNemar and Hattie J. McNemar McDaniels, guardian of Hattie Berry All lived in or around Umitilla County, Oregon, in the 1870's, 1880's, 1890's. I have a little to share about these ancestors, and their guardians, and a lot to learn. Rob goodbyeluna@aol.com

I have been to Wilhoit Springs also. Yes, it smells but the water at Arlington, OR smells much worse, and it is filled with fluoride as well!!! They put ice and sometimes lemon in the water at the restaurants there so you won't notice. Marlene

Wilhoit Springs near Molalla was quite the resort in its heyday I understand. It is still open to the public to go and get water. A cousin of my mother-in-law still goes up there to get water. He is in his 90's. My husband's brother also gets it and likes it I guess. They also use it to make pancakes. Verdena ----- Original Message ----- From: "cchouk" <cchouk@cox.net> To: <OREGON-TRAIL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 5:00 AM Subject: Re: WILHOIT : Wilhoit is not a common name, but I have one of them in my family : tree. I think this line comes from Germany. : : As for stinky water: I remember going to the mineral spring at Cascadia : in the 1940's. Why would anyone drink that stuff? : : Cecil :

Message: "You can find information on Joseph Parrott in the Fish family records. Sorry I can't dig it out right now, but my database is down. Carmen J. Bryant" I saw this message today, Joseph Parrott, Jr married Eleanor Elsey Fish who is the daughter of Walter Fish and Catherine Leabo. I am Catherine Leabo half 3rd great-grandniece. I do not have much on Parrott, yet I have a great deal on the Leabo family. my Family tree is at http://www.gencircles.com/users/annahansen/4 Carol Ann Hansen -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

Listers: I've been sent, and posted, more Blakely photo's. Felix Blakely and family. These pix are near the bottom of the page that follows: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cchouk/blakely/ There will be more! Good hunting Cecil Cecil Houk, ET1 USN Ret., AG6I PO Box 530833 San Diego CA 92153 mailto:cchouk@cox.net ANDERSON-BLAKELY-EGGERS-FORD-HOUK-KIMSEY-MONTGOMERY-RULAFORD-SIMPSON Searchable GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~cchouk See also: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~donhouk My Web pages menu: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cchouk/rulaford/menu.htm

SEARCHING WSU AT PULLMAN, WASHINGTON Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Pullman, WA 99164-5610 USA (509) 335-6691 WSU ARCHIVES http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/finders/Archi25.htm Laura

I am researching these families: Miller, Moore, Rodgers/Rogers, Eubanks, Riggs, Burton, Green, & Lieuallen, They came to OR from 1840 to 1885 Marlene

I am working on the following (when I find the time): Christian Miller, his family, Isaac Miller and his family came out on the Oregon Trail in 1848. Christian Miller obtained a DLC in Linn Co, OR. Valentine Hunter Caldwell and his wife, Sarah Grier(Greer) came out in 1852 and settle in Marion Co, OR, on a DLC. I have quite a bit on Miller's but not on Caldwell and his wife. Donald Wing wingding@prodigy.net

My apologies It is Stephenie Flora http://www.oregonpioneers.com/ortrail.htm Laura