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Henry Chapman, her brother, was born
He was eight years older than Vittwia. He was a frail and sickly child. -
Vittwia St. Clair Chapman Mickelson was born
Born in Kentucky (has 12 siblings) -
Moved to Burlington, Iowa
Vittwia was four years old. -
Moved back to Kentucky
They moved in the early 50's. -
Started across the plains for Oregon
She, her brother Daniel and her brother Henry started across the plains for Oregon. -
The family moved back to Iowa
Just before the Civil War. -
Vittwia volunteered as a nurse
Fort Sumter was fired on. -
She and Henry came to Southern Oregon.
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Vittwia married Mr Mickelson
He was an old-time Nevada miner, but he was sick and needed careful nursing. That was main reason why she married him. -
Mr Mickelson dies
Vittwia traveld all over California with him for his health but he died because he was sick. -
Vittwia bought her place in Ashland
Built her home. -
Oregon Journal - Interview
Vittwia gives an interview concerning her life.