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James Reed and George Donner took the Hastings Cutoff in 1846 as an alternative route to California, believing it would provide a quicker path to their destination. They were influenced by Lansford Hastings, who promoted the route as a shorter and more direct way for emigrants. Unfortunately, the cutoff proved to be treacherous and poorly marked, leading to significant delays and hardships for the Donner Party. Their decision ultimately had dire consequences, contributing to the tragic events that unfolded during their journey.
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When did James George Deck die?
James George Deck died in 1884.
When was George Wharton James born?
George Wharton James was born in 1858.
When was George James Webb born?
George James Webb was born on June 24, 1803.
When did James George Smith Neill die?
James George Smith Neill died in 1857.
Will marissa hastings get married?
NO, marissa hastings will not get married to James lafferty she will get married to some one in west lyon in the graduating class of 2012 and his name should start with an A and his last name a L :) hahaha
When did James Hastings die?
James Hastings died in 1922.
When was James F. Hastings born?
James F. Hastings was born in 1926.
How far did the Donner Party travel?
Three families, George Donner's, Jacob Donner's, and James Reed's, left Springfield, Illinois, on April 14, 1846. On May 19 they joined a large wagon train in Kansas. This train was led by William Russell. It broke up into smaller parties. The Donner Party didn't actually exist until July 19, 1846, when a new wagon train was organized and George Donner was elected the captain. This happened near South Pass in Wyoming.
Where did the Donner party work in Illinois?
The Donner party left from Springfield, IL. James Frazier Reed was born in Ireland and had done lead mining, farming, and cabinet making. George Donner had one crop on a farm in Texas but did not like it there so he moved to the Springfield, IL area and married Eustace Tanner.
When was the first rescue of the Donner Party?
James Reed
Who was the first rescuer of the Donner Party?
James Reed.
What actors and actresses appeared in There Are No Chairs - 2004?
The cast of There Are No Chairs - 2004 includes: Benjamin Ferriman Samuel Hastings James Hastings Seth Hastings Jinda Hastings Katy Munkres
What has the author James Stell written?
James Stell has written: 'The Hastings guide'
Who was banished from the donner party?
one person who was banished from the Donner party was James Reed because he stabbed and killed a man in his wagon train because was abusing his oxen.
What has the author Henry James Hastings written?
Henry James Hastings has written: 'Parochial sermons from Trinity to Advent Sunday' -- subject(s): Church of England, English Sermons, Sermons, Sermons, English
When did James George Scott die?
James George Scott died in 1935.
When was James George Scott born?
James George Scott was born in 1851.
