[or-roots] I Need a History Lesson

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Susanne 

Most likely they would have traveled by Wagon, at least part of the way. 

Most States were not required to keep Birth, Death, Marriage records until the 1930's so it can be hard to find vital records, checking the local history of the area where they came from and where they settled may give some clues as to Birth, Death, and Marriages, local newspapers for the time period are a good place to check for notices. 

Microfilm newspapers for much of Oregon can be found at the Oregon Historical Society, other States the State Library, A City Library or State Archives may have them. 

Glen Jones Portland  



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From: "SUZANNE THOMAS" <suz_es at msn.com> 
To: or-roots at listsmart.osl.state.or.us 
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:19:10 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: [or-roots] I Need a History Lesson 

I have several ancestors who lived in Missour in 1850, can't find in 1860, then most of them show up in Yamhill County Oregon in 1870. My question is, would they have travelled by train or by wagon train? There were multiple families that came together. Also, why am I having a hard time finding them in 1860? If they were waiting for or in a wagon train, would they have been missed by the census taker? I have one ancestor who lost a wife in Missour approx 1862 and remarried by 1863. I can't find death certificate of 1st wife. Surnames are Lambert and Forrest. Suzanne Thomas "The word Mother is more a verb than a noun, for it is the actions that makes one a Mother." Grandparent Advocate partnered with Yamhill County Family & Youth GrandFamilies Association of Yamhill County, Grandparents raising Grandchildren Oregon Family Support Network, www.OFSN.org "I am NOT insane, I have been tested!" 
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