#28 Reunion. Oregon Trail Reunion 1904
Obtaining accurate information on when people traveled the Oregon Trail is often difficult. It is especially hard to find reliable sources of information. There are few passenger lists available and even family stories are known to have the wrong dates.
In our family we are lucky to have so many sources to verify the dates our ancestors traveled.
Oregon Pioneer Association has yearly reunions. In 1904 it was the 32nd Annual Reunion
One source is the Oregon Trail Pioneer Association Reunion book.
1904 Reunion Book
The book from 1904, lists the reunion participants and which years they crossed the plains. There is also a listing of those who have died between the reunions of 17 June 1903 and 14 June 1904. Included are recollections of the trip by those who attended the reunion as well as a diary of someone who crossed, day by day
1845 List
A. G. Lloyd
my Great Great Grandfather
1845
Mrs. G. A. Irwin and her sister Mrs. Lois Lloyd
Lois is my great great grandmother
Gilla and Lois Jasper
At the 1907 reunion, ribbons were given to the members indicating the years they crossed the Plains.
Albert G. Lloyd
crossed in 1845
Lois Jasper Lloyd
crossed in 1854
Oh what I would give to sit in the room and listen to these people talk, discuss and reminisce about their trip.
So many questions….
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