[or-roots] Wagon Trains 101

[Stephenie Flora]

There is a look at some of the trails on my website under Oregon Trail 101
by Prof. Jim Tompkins.  That may answer some trail questions.  Another good
source are the two books by Gregory Franzwa.Oregon Trail Maps and The Oregon
Trail Revisited.  As much as I have worked with Oregon pioneers for the past
25 years I still am not a trail buff so when in doubt I refer to Greg's
books.  They are available at most public libraries and are available for
purchase on the internet.  Check the OCTA bookstore first.

 

Stephenie Flora
www.oregonpioneers.com/ortrail.htm
My Families: Acuff, Bartruff, Bewley, Greene, Lewis, Modlin, Patty

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My family came by wagon train in 1859 to Genoa ( formerly Mormon Station)
Nevada, relocated to WallaWalla, WA in 1883 and part of them branched off to
establish a ranch in Wallowa, OR in 1893. The question is how does one
determine what trail was used and what train they were part of?  The balance
of their train continued on into CA. Can you also suggest a few good reads
or websites on this topic? Thanks !

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