Newby, William T., 1820-1884
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William T. Newby papers
Collection
Identifier: A 088
Abstract
The William T. Newby Papers contain a variety of information about Newby's overland crossing from Missouri to Oregon on the Oregon Trial in 1843. Newby was a member of the wagon train made famous by Jesse Applegate. The collection provides weather observations, account summaries, and personal experiences of living in and journeying to Oregon from 1843-1864.
Dates:
1843-1864
