Diaries from the Western Trail 1850
Edited and compiled by Kenneth L. Holmes
These are names from the index of "Covered Wagon Women," Volume VI. If there is a * in the column marked "More info available," Tami will be happy to do lookups for you. Contact Tami Caldwell only if there is a * in this column, as there is no more information available unless marked.
| Last Name | First Name | Year of info. | From State | Reference Page # | More info. Available | ||
| Blake | Augustus | 1853 | WI, OR | 153, 166 | In 1853 was age 28 when he left to cross the plains. Can be found in the 1854 census of OR, living w/ the Taylor family. Worked his way across to OR with the Taylor family driving one of their wagons. | ||
| Brimley | Eliza | 1853 | IN, OR | 153 | SEE: Noble | ||
| Bryant | Wesley & Mary, family | 1853 | NY, OR | 86 | They were from Wyoming Co., NY. Settled near present day Lake Oswego and had 2 children Alta and Lee. They lived to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. He is reputed to have brought the first red clover to OR. On May 22, 1853 "wagon ran over Mrs Bryant's foot". | ||
| Burt | Ellen, Omar | 1853 | OR | 168 | Ellen traveled with her father Omar at the age of 13 in 1853. They became pioneer settlers of Glide. She did write a diary and a copy is available at Western Orgeon State College. A descendent of Ellen's is a Marsha (Melvin) Ruhn. | ||
| Butler | Family | 1830's | KY, IL, OR | 15-31 | * | ||
| Carl | Wilson | 1853 | Yamhill Co, OR | 47 | A single man and wagoneer for the Knight family. He settled in Yamhill Co., was an accomplished carpenter. Some say the town of Carlton was named for him. On may 26, 1856 he married Mary Stout. The Knight family named a child b. 1853 after him, Wilson Carl Knight. | ||
| Crosby | John | 1850 | IRE, OR | 128 | Was listed in the 1850 census as a "Dr. of Medicine" born in Oreland. His land claim was in Clackmas Co. He signed it with an "X". He was evidently a highly educated "physician". He had a wife Rachel and 2 children. | ||
| Davidson | Mary Ann | 1835 | Monmouth, IL, OR | 15, 16 | Wife of Ira F.M. Butler. Married August 5, 1835. Had 5 children who traveled with them in 1835; Newton 16, Paradine 14, Asa 10, Augustus 8, Margaret 1. Ira was a member of the OR Legislature for 3 terms; speaker of the House of Rep. 1857-8 and Polk Co. Judge 1878-82. Active in the founding of Monmouth, OR. and a college in the area. | ||
| Davidson | Carter & Elizabeth | 1852 | Monmouth, IL, OR | 15 | April 16, 1852 headed west to OR. | ||
| Davidson | Margaret | 1852 | Monmouth, IL, OR | 15 | Married to William Mason. Started on journey April 16, 1852. | ||
| Dryer | Nancy | 1853 | OR | 129 | SEE; Thomas Jefferson | ||
| Ducker | Maria | 1853 | OR | 176 | Was the daughter of William & Sarah Ducker, settlers in Jackson Co. | ||
| Durham | Albert Alonzo & Marianda (White) | 1847 | NY, OR | 129 | Were founders of Oswego, OR. IT was named for a county in their native NY. He was a pioneer lumberman, ran a sawmill. They traveled to OR in 1847. | ||
| Ebey | George | 1811 | OH, IL | 160 | He was the younger brother of Barbara Royal, wife of William Royal. George was b. 1811 in OH, d. July 13, 1889 IL | ||
| Franke | John | 1872 | Germany, OH | 80 | * | ||
| Fuller | Joel, family | 1853 | OR | 74 | Born 1803. Wife is Rebecca married Jan 1, 1824. Brought several children w/them. Settled on Claim #3148 Marion, Co. | ||
| Goodman | Philip | 1853 | IL, OR | 153 | No info available | ||
| Grant | Richard | 1853 | OR | 110 | Hudson Bay Co trader. Had just retired, had been in charge of Ft. Hall for 10 years and was planning to set up an an independent trader at Ft Loring. | ||
| Gray | William H. | 1853 | OR | 119 | Prior to 1853 had already made 2 trips to OR. Made the 1853 trip w/a large flock of sheep. He planned to take the sheep to Astoria but the vessel capsized and he lost the whole flock in the Columbia River | ||
| Grey (Gray) | Rev. John | 1853 | OR | 172 | Was a "superanuate preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church", with his wife Flora took up claim #153 in Jackson Co. | ||
| Greenman | Jennie Fitts | 1871 | OR | 152 | Married to David Hobart Taylor in 1871 | ||
| Ground (s) | Edward, Eliza (Butler), family | 1834 | IL, OR | 17 | * | ||
| Haley | Bedford & Mary | 1853 | OR | 23 | Along w/his brother Patrick crossed in 1853 and settled SW of Independence, Polk, Co. | ||
| Haley | Patrick R & Jane | 1853 | OR | 23 | SEE ABOVE | ||
| Hendricks | Samuel E. & Sarah Cordelia | 1852 | KY, OR | 21 | Traveled to OR in 1852 settled in the Salem area. His bp was Warren Co., KY. | ||
| Hines | FAMILY | 1853 | NY, OR | 77-134 | * | ||
| Holcomb | Thomas & Susan | 1854 | OR | 108 | Arrived in OR in Sept. 1853, settled on claim #4181 in Polk Co. on April 15, 1854. They were from NC. | ||
| Hutchinson | Thomas & Elizabeth (Butler) & family | 1853 | IL, OR | 17-31 | * | ||
| Johnston | Laurence | 1853 | OR | 168 | From Sweden | ||
| Jones | Sarah | 1853 | NY, IA, OR | 136-147 | SEE; Perkins | ||
| Judson | Holden A., Phoebe, Labonte | 1853 | OR | 130-134 | * | ||
| Kingsley | Calvin S. | 1853 | OR | 80, 129 | * | ||
| Knight | FAMILY | 1853 | OR | 37-66 | * | ||
| Lambert | Joseph H & Mary | 1853 | OR | 75 | Lived near Milwaukie, OR on the west bank of the Willamette several miles se of Portland. He was a noted nurseryman and originated the Lambert Cherry. | ||
| Lee | Reverend Jason, Lucy, Lucy Ann | 1853 | OR | 78 | Lucy Ann was an 11 year old orphan. Her parents were Methodist Missionaries. | ||
| Leonard | Joseph & Mary | 1853 | OR | 81-82 | Settled in Linn Co. He was a shoe maker, plasterer, farmer. | ||
| Lucas | Sarah | 1852 | Monmouth, IL, OR | 15 | Married to Elijah Butler. Headed to OR April 16, 1852. Arrived in mid Aug. to the Willamette Valley. | ||
| Lucas | Thomas & Sarah | 1850 | Monmouth, IL, OR | 15 | Arrived in Polk Co. August 1850. Settled a claim on Davidson Settlement. | ||
| McArthur | Neil | 1851-1854 | OR | 106 | Managed Fort Hall for the Hudson's Bay Co. from 1851-1854. | ||
| McTimmonds | Lambert | 1845, 1870 | IRE, MO,OR | 21 | Was a 56 year old Scotsman farmer in 1853. B. in IRE, had a wife Ann. They arrived in OR from MO in 1845. 1870 census lists them as having 7 children. | ||
| Mason | William & Margaret (Davidson) | 1852 | Monmouth IL, OR | 15 | April 16, 1852 traveled to OR. Arrived in the Willamette Valley in mid August. | ||
| Mensch | Benjamin & Rachel (Taylor) | 1870 | OR | 150 | Married Rachel after her husband John Wheller died. Married on June 23, 1870 at Grant's Pass. They had 2 children. | ||
| Miller | Henry | 1854 | OH, OR | 53 | Settled on a claim in Coos Co. on June 10, 1854. He was single at the time and 21 years old. | ||
| Minor | B. & J.A. | 1853 | OR | 86 | NO ADDITIONAL INFO | ||
| Murphy | John E. & Frances | 1852 | IL, OR | 15-16, 20 | On April 6, 1852 traveled from Monmouth, IL to the Willamette Valley. They arrived mid Aug. The Monmouth, "Illinois Atlas" printed several letters by John. | ||
| Newell | Robert "Doc" | 1853 | OR | 124 | Famous trapper, "Doc", had a knack for helping those w/health problems using natural herbs. | ||
| Noble | Orrin & Eliza (Brimley) | 1853 | IN, OR | 153 | Orrin age 35 Eliza 33, traveled from IN to Fall Creek, Lane Co. in 1853. He was a farmer. | ||
| Owen (Owens) | John | 1843 | OR | 174 | He crossed the plains in 1843 from MO. Surveyed the southern trails in 1846. Settled on claim #92 in Jackson Co. in Dec. 1853. He later abandoned it to become an Indian Agent. | ||
| Patterson | W.B. & Almira | ? | OR | 36 | W.B. was married to Almira Knight. | ||
| Pearcy | Nathan & Frances, family | 1865 | VA, OR | 36 | * | ||
| Perkins | Eli & Sarah (Jones), family | 1853 | NY, IA, OR | 136-147 | *Elizabeth, George, Harriet, Joel, John, William | ||
| Prescott | Mary Ann | 1853 | OR | 152 | Married to Stephen Clark Taylor. | ||
| Ramsey | Thomas L. | 1853 | OR | 139 | Settled in Lane Co. Land claim indicates he arrived Sept. 25, 1853. Most likely from IN. | ||
| Randall | U. & Elizabeth | 1860 | OR | 140 | Listed in the 1860 census in Yamhill Co. He was a master saddler. | ||
| Ritchie | Family | 1848 | IA, OR | 121 | * | ||
| Rowley | Henry & Rosetta P. | 1853 | OH, OR | 111 | From OH. Arrived in OR in Oct., settled on claim # 1557 in Clackamas Co. on Jan 10, 1855. | ||
| Royal | Family | 1853 | OR | 150-179 | * | ||
| Sells | William M. | 1853 | OH, OR | 160 | Dec. 27, 1854 settled claim #6228 in Jackson Co. Arrived in OR Oct 28, 1853. Born June 5, 1828 in Franklin Co., OH. | ||
| Shipley | Adam Randolph & Celinda (Hines) | 1853 | OR | 79-80, 81 | * | ||
| Smith | Issac & Margaret B. (Butler) | 1853 | IL, OR | 17-19, 22-24, 29 | * | ||
| Stateler | Lerner B. & Melinda | 1853 | OR | 82 | He was a Reverend and they were teachers at the Shawnee Methodist Mission. | ||
| Stearns | David & Fidelia | 1853 | OR | 172 | Were founders of Phoenix, OR. More info "Centennial History of Oregon" pp. 568-9. | ||
| Stratton | Curtis P. & Lavinia, family | 1853 | OR | 168 | Settled in Douglas Co. Children; Riley E. Chief Justice of Oreg.; Carroll C., President of the Univ of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.; Julius A., Superintendent of the Oreg. State Penitentiary. | ||
| Taylor | Family | 1853 | OR | 149-182 | * | ||
| Wells | Charles & Elizabeth | 1852 | OR | 21 | Made the trip in 1852 and settled in Benton Co. | ||
| Wells | Giles & Elizabeth | 1853 | OR | 140 | Arrived Aug. 30, 1853 settled in Jackson Co. with 8 children. | ||
| Wharton | Capt. Henry W. | 1851-1857 | OR | 89 | 6th Infantry. Was in command of Ft. Kearny 1851-1857. Served "with distinction". | ||
| Wheeler | John Court & Rachel | 1854 | OR | 150, 152 | John was a farmer from NY. Married Rachel Taylor in Phoenix, OR, Oct 12, 1854. John had come to OR in 1850. They had 3 children before his death Oct. 16, 1868. | ||
| Whitman | Squire S. & Elizabeth | 1850 | IL, OR | 15 | From Monmouth, IL. Went west in 1850 settled in Polk Co., in August. | ||
| Williams | Thomas K. | 1853 | OR | 122 | An agent at the Umatilla Agency. It was a Methodist mission. | ||
| Wintler | John Jacob & Lucy Jane (Knight) | 1857 | OR | 36 | Married in 1865 and had 6 children before her death in 1877. He was Swiss. A steamboatman and boat builder. He came via the Panama Canal in 1857. | ||
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