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<DIV>I, too, enjoy this discussion about the Oregon Trail. One of my
gr-gr-grandfathers came in 1848 (Griffin), and the other in 1852 (Hamlin).
When I think about the hardships they faced as they traveled to and then settled
in this new land, it makes me very proud. </DIV>
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<DIV>Darlene</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:16
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [or-roots] The Oregon
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<DIV>I love this discussion about the Oregon Trail. So many of us have
ancestors that traveled that trail and I worry that the history of the trail
over time is becoming diminished.</DIV>
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<DIV>My early Oregon ancestors - Cox, King, McCarty - all came to Oregon via
the trail. They joined the many pioneers on their to Oregon in Missouri
and were among some of the earliest to arrive here. I am very proud of
my pioneer stock and am eager to finally begin to put that history together
for our family.</DIV>
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<DIV>Gerry</DIV></FONT>
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