Oregon Trail · 1852 to today
The Ashford Family, across generations.
From wagon ruts to DNA matches, discover the people and stories that carried one family west—and kept its history alive.
Featured stories
Where to Begin
Each tile opens a chapter. Start wherever curiosity leads.
Timeline
Key Moments
A family measured in milestones, not just years.
The Journey West
William and Jenny Ashford depart Missouri with their children, joining the great migration on the Oregon Trail.
Arrival in Oregon
The family settles in the Willamette Valley and stakes its claim.
George and Nora
The second generation builds a life and a community in Oregon.
Fifty Years in Oregon
Five generations gather to celebrate a half century since the wagon train.
Y-DNA Discovery
Genetic testing opens new chapters in the Ashford family story.
Living History
Descendants collaborate to preserve and expand the family record.
Your Story Starts Here
Whether you are an Ashford by blood, by marriage, or by curiosity, there is a place for you in this family.
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