Thompson, Harlow Chittenden, 1837-1905.

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Harlow Chittenden Thompson, overland traveller and later merchant, was born in Dundee, Ill. in 1837.

Thompson left his home in the spring of 1859 for California travelling across the continent having been hired to lead a herd of cattle and horses. Upon arrival in California, Thompson spent the next five years employed in various jobs in Washington and Idaho. Following his marriage to Ellen E. Miller, he returned to California to operate a general merchandise store. Thompson died at his home in Santa Barbara in 1905.

From the description of Across the continent on foot in 1859 : a record of personal experiences, [1902] / by H.C. Thompson. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40458279

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Frontier and pioneer life

Gold miners

Manuscripts, American

Overland journeys to the Pacific

Yakama Indians

Yakama Indians

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Fort Simcoe (Wash.)

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Salmon River (Idaho)

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Overland Trails

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West (U.S.)

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Yakama Indian Reservation (Wash.)

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California--Santa Barbara

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Idaho

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