Pioneers

See also:

• Regional: North America: United States: Oregon: Society and Culture: History  (11)
• Society: History: By Region: North America: United States: West  (170)

The Oregon Trail -  .

- This web site is based on the award-winning documentary film from PBS. Read about the history of the trail and see the historic sites located along the trail.

All About the Oregon Trail - - This study guide on the Oregon Trail was originally designed as a companion for the two hour historical video documentary.

American West - The Oregon Trail - - Information on the history of the Oregon Trail.

Applegate Trail - - Information on the Southern Route of the Oregon Trail.

Biography of John S. Mires - - Information on the life of John S. Mires from Douglas Co, OR 1863.

Coon Oregon Trail Diary - - The diary of James Madison Coon and Nancy Iness (Miller) Coon while traveling on the Oregon Trail from Mercer County, Illinois to Clackamas County, Oregon in 1847.

Covered Wagon Train List - - A list of the people who traveled to Oregon in 1850, from the archives of the Oregon Historical Society, arranged by surname.

The Great Migration: Wagon Train to Oregon 1843 - - List of pioneers on the first great migration on the Oregon Trail in 1843, with links to related sites.

In Search of the Oregon Trail - - Examines the myths and the facts from the history of the Oregon Trail.

Oregon Genealogical Society: Oregon Pioneers - - A list of many residents living in the Oregon Territory or Oregon before October 31, 1872 arranged by surname.

Oregon Pioneer Biographies - - Lists biographies of early Oregon pioneers and shares stories of the early settlement of the Oregon Territory, including early Donation Land Claim holders.

Oregon Pioneers Project - - A list of settlers in Oregon who migrated to or were born in Oregon prior to 1900 that can be obtained by e-mail.

The Oregon Trail - J. Francis Parkman Jr. - - A transcription of J. Francis Parkman Jr.'s text that chronicles his experience crossing America in 1846 on the Oregon Trail.

Oregon Trail Deaths in 1852 - - A list of deaths occurring in 1852 on the plains arranged by surname along with the deceased's former place of residence.

Oregon Trail Diaries and Emigrant Biographies - - Browse biographies and diaries of families that traveled the Oregon Trail. Also includes biographical sketches of African-American pioneers and settlers.

Oregon Trail History Library - - Access articles relating to the history of the Oregon Trail and the history of the American West.

Oregon Trail Pioneers - - Focuses on the pioneers of the Oregon Territory up to and including 1855 with features on explorers, fur traders, missionaries, Indians, and wagon train lists.

Oregon Trail: The Trail West - - Following the Oregon Trail west from Missouri, through Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho to Oregon, this site provides links to historical sites discussing frontier and pioneer life along the trail.

Oregon Trail Time Frame - - A year by year description of explorers, wagon trains, and events along the trail to Oregon, 1792-1843.

Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers - - A nonprofit pioneer heritage association that was organized to preserve the history of the pioneers who settled in the early Oregon Territory.