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Author:

Mills, Mary Ann Maulsby, 1830-1909.

Title:

A true pioneer story memories of a pioneer girl Mary Ann Maulsby Mills ; edited by Karlene Kingery.

Edition:

pbk.

Publisher:

Heuss Printing

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

xv, 103 p. ill. 23 cm.

Subject:

Mills, Mary Ann Maulsby,--1830-1909.
Maulsby family.
Pioneers--Washington County.--Washington County.
Indians of North America--Washington County.--Washington County.
Frontier and pioneer life--Washington County.--Washington County.

Other Authors:

Kingery, Karlene.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [100]-103).

Contents:

Leaving Indiana for a new life -- Death of infant John Maulsby -- Indian visitors -- Wash Smith finds our cabin -- Adventures at the Indian camp -- Snakes and more snakes -- Death of Little Slow Horse -- At home with nature -- Heading for safety in Keokuk -- Life in Keokuk -- The stolen coins -- Wild animals in the woods -- Courting of Zeke and Betsey -- Making soap : the witch -- Beginnings of Iowa Territory -- Returning home to our cabin -- Everyday Indian visitors -- Immigrants pour into Iowa Territory.

Summary:

An account of the pioneer experiences of the Maulsby family between 1836 and 1843. The family traveled by wagon from Putnam County, Indiana to Washington County, Iowa in 1836. The author describes the move, various family hardships, encounters with Indians, and the early days of the Iowa territory.

ISBN:

9781928751168
1928751164

OCLC:

(OCoLC)671658843

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