Researching the Oregon Trail - Captain John Knox Kennedy, Big Platte, and Fort Laramie

Researching the Oregon Trail - Captain John Knox Kennedy, Big Platte, and Fort Laramie

In which I relate some history of the Oregon Trail and key stops along the way, as well as describe Jane’s brother John Knox Kennedy and a bit more about their journey along the trail; I also share information gleaned from the book Trail of Innocents, written by Everill Cummins, about the Kennedy Train.

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