PEOPLE
ON THE TRAIL
Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown
was from the state of Massachusetts. In 1817 she opened up a boarding
house where people could buy meals and rent rooms. In 1846, she
heard others talk of the Oregon Trail. At the age of 66 years old,
Tabitha packed up with her family and moved to Oregon. The trip
was difficult--it took them nine long months.
Upon arriving
in Oregon Country, Tabitha Brown opened up a home for children without
any families. She cooked and cared for 40 children, teaching them
to sing behave properly. When Tabitha died in 1858, her home was
turned into a college. It is now known as Pacific University. Today,
Tabitha Brown is known as the "Mother of Oregon".
George
Washington Bush
George Washington
Bush was an African-American man who lived in the Northwest and
was prosperous during a time when most black people were slaves
in the South. He raised and sold cattle and livestock in both Illinois
and Missouri. He later became known as one of the richest pioneers
who came to the Oregon Country.
In 1844 Bush
helped many families cross the Oregon Trail. He was very generous.
But at this time, African-Americans were not allowed to live in
the Oregon Country so Bush helped them to move north above the Columbia
River. He settled near Olympia, Washington in an area known today
as Bush Prairie. Here in his new home, Bush again gained a reputation
of helping others. He was so well liked that both Washington and
Oregon passed laws during the 1850's to let him live there.
Directions:
Read the questions and answer them in complete sentences.
- Why do you
think Tabitha Brown is called the "Mother of Oregon?"
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- What kinds
of problems do you think an older woman would have taking care
of 40 children?
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- Why was George
Bush so well liked among pioneers?
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- Why was he
kept from living in Oregon?
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MAKING DREAMS
COME TRUE
Directions:
After reading about Tabitha Brown and George Washington Bush, fill
out the sections below. The third column is for you. Use the third
space provided to think about any dreams, obstacles, etc. you have
now or think you will have in the future.
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Tabitha
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George
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Me
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Dreams:
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Obstacles:
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Outcome:
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