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Stevens Party 1844 Proves Wagon Train Trail To California
The article recounts the Stevens Party led by Elisha Stevens in 1844, first to bring wagons through the mid Sierra via Donner Pass. It details companions, routes from Council Bluffs, and the journey over Truckee River to Sutter’s Fort, Donner Lake, and the Santa Clara Valley. Stevens later settled near Bakersfield as a trapper and beekeeper, living to age 80.
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Bidwell-Bartleann
Sierra
Saller
Missouri
Oregon
California
Resk
Walker's Pass
Kern River
Stevens
Mid Sierra
Council Flatts
Lows
Asay
Mort Hall
Idaho
Elisha Stevens
Humboldt
mid-Sierra
Willamette Valley
Steven's Gat
Mid- Sierra Peaks
Iruckee
Donner Creek
Truckee
Murphy
Townsend
Ellen Murphy
Hack Miley
Sutter's
Lake Tahoe
Sutter
Ducember
Tirst
Conter Take
Donner Pass
Bear River Canyon
Santa Clara Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
Stevens Creek
Gakersfield