James Bridger and His Post

comprising many nationalities but bound together by a common purpose only half expressed or understood, and, towering above all, the personality of Jim Bridger, whether drunk or sober, dominating the

Shoshone Indians of Uinta County, Wyoming

…many homes. He possessed a natural dignity that commanded respect. His disdain for the Arapahoes was shown in many ways, one of which was the manner of greeting their chiefs….

Early Days in Evanston

…in honor of the officer in command of the post at that time. Temporary officers were appointed by Governor John E. Campbell, and were as follows : Commissioners, James Van…

Ancestry Articles, Databases and Products

…small sample of what they provide for Wyoming genealogy at Ancestry. While some of these databases are free, many require a subscription. You can try a 14 day free trial and see…

Early Transportation and Mail Service

…his partners, and the company began business under the firm name of Russell, Majors & Waddell. The result was the organization of the biggest freighting company that the world has…

Physical Features of Uinta County, Wyoming

…with Smith’s Fork and other streams, supplies water for the famous Bridger Valley. Henry’s Fork and its tributaries water the southeast comer of the region. On the west numerous small…

The Oregon Trail

…confines of the original Uinta County. He was Father de Smet, a member of the Society of Jesus, who had come as a young man from his home in Belgium…

Wyoming Cemetery Records

…Wyoming Cemetery Records Goshen County  Cemetery Map Hosted atGoshen County, Wyoming USGenWeb Jay Em Cemetery Hot Springs County, Wyoming Cemetery Records Hot Springs County  Cemetery Map Hosted atWashakie County.com Cochran Cemetery Crosby…

Wyoming Military Records

…– Confederate Medal of Honor Recipients Ancestry.com American Civil War Battle Summaries American Civil War General Officers American Civil War Pension Index American Civil War Regiments American Civil War Service…

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