I was born in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon in 1938, and my ancestors roots are very deep in this county, most of the arriving between 1852-1880. I have always loved history and about 10 years ago, with the urging from a friend, decided to put some flesh on the bones of those brave souls who came to Oregon for reasons unknown to me, probably the thought of free land. This has been an amazing journey.

I was born in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon in 1938, and my ancestors roots are very deep in this county, most of the arriving between 1852-1880. I have always loved history and about 10 years ago, with the urging from a friend, decided to put some flesh on the bones of those brave souls who came to Oregon for reasons unknown to me, probably the thought of free land. This has been an amazing journey.