173 years have passed since James Miller Allen began making plans to leave from St. Joseph, Missouri on what would later become known as the Meek Cutoff Trail to Oregon. While all who traveled west by wagon train endured unimaginable hardships, this trip was a particularly arduous one. There are Allen descendants who haven't yet heard this story, or all of it anyway, and descendants of others on the trail who may be interested. My cousin Rene and I will attempt to recreate the journey using published diaries, books, maps, our research and the stories that have been passed down within the family. We'll share this #virtualoregontrail journey here and on our family facebook page, starting with some background information on planning and preparing for the trip. We'll hit the trail in mid-April when the Allen family left their home for St. Joseph to meet up with others who would join them on the trip west.
Spoiler alert: James made it to Oregon. Barely.
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