The Journey Began in 1853

There were many reasons that the pioneers left their homes and friends to travel to Oregon.
 

James H. Wilson

My great, great grandfather and grandmother, James H. and Mary Wilson owned 360 acres of fertile farm land just outside Hebron, Indiana in an area known as Indian town. A family not with monetary problems or any of the other problems inflicted on pioneers of that era. No, they were against slavery. Being very religious people this conflict did not set well with their beliefs. They felt that they could find a better life for themselves and their 5 children by heading west to Oregon. It took them a year to sell their property, settle their accounts and lay in supplies for the trip. On the 18th day of March they left Boone Township, Porter County, Indiana and along with 10 other wagons of friends and relatives they headed west to Oregon Territory.