Hi, One of my families of ancestors traversed the Oregon Trail and they came from NC and TN to IN to Benton County OR. Many Miller's had arrived in Benton County in the years previous. The last to come was Mary MILLER MOORE CLARK and her immediate family in 1852. She was buried on Willow Creek, where the wagon train road crossed. Some believe it was the Willow Creek in Southern Oregon, but the Oregon Trail also crosses Willow Creek in Morrow County OR (Northern path). I live only 15 miles from there so romantically, I would like to have it be here. The train was led by her husband Captain and Reverend Alvin CLARK. Does anyone have proof which route this particular wagon train had taken? I would like to find her grave. I have been told that the records told that when she was buried they lit a fire over her grave and all of the wagons traveled directly over it. Anyone know the reason for that? Disease? Predators or scavengers? This is a semi-arid prairie type environment. Predators are not prevalent but we certainly have coyotes, cougars, and all kinds of scavengers. Thanks for any help. Marlene