More Golden Highway 1869

Although the Montana Gold Rush was near its end, Missouri River commerce continued to be a profitable business venture. I have loaded a page entitled TS Calhoon’s Diary 1869. It includes his journal entries for the str Sallie which he commanded that season to Ft Benton.

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2 Responses to “More Golden Highway 1869”

  1. Mary says:

    In your research have you ever run across information about orphans on these steadboats being dropped for at different ports. My great-grandfather was one who was dropped off at Rulo, Nebraska around 1864. He was 1/4 indian — not sure from which tribe, but was told he came down the river. He was taken in by a family in Rulo, Nebraska. Thanks. This website is awesome.

  2. fwnash says:

    No orphans have been mentioned in my reading. I do have one baby born aboard the str Financier II. The baby was named Adam Poe Wilder after the captain. Also I have read a story of two cabin boys who missed their boat’s departure on the Missouri. One of the boys travelled overland for six days before overtaking the boat. The other boy drowned crossing a river. Maybe there is a grain of truth in the tale.

    I will be my eyes open for data on orphans.