The life of Vittwia

By NicolineOlsen

  • Vittwia's brother Henry was born

  • Vittwia Mickelson was born in Kentucky

    Vittwia Mickelson was born in Kentucky

  • The family moves to Burlington, Iowa

    The family moves to Burlington, Iowa

  • Prairie schooners going westward with mottos like "California or bust" and "For Oregon on their canvastops"

    Prairie schooners going westward with mottos like "California or bust" and "For Oregon on their canvastops"

  • The family moves back to Iowa

    The family moves back to Iowa

  • The family moves back to Kentucky

    The family moves back to Kentucky

  • Vittwia and her brothers Daniel and Henry crossed the plains for Oregon

  • The Civil War. Vittwia volunteers for service as a nurse and Fort Sumter was fired on

    The Civil War. Vittwia volunteers for service as a nurse and Fort Sumter was fired on

  • Vittwia and Henry came to Southern Oregon.

    Vittwia and Henry came to Southern Oregon.

  • Vittwia married Michael Mickelson.

    Vittwia married Michael Mickelson.

  • Michael Michelson died.

    Michael Michelson died.

  • Vittwia bought and built her home in Ashland.

    Vittwia bought and built her home in Ashland.

  • Henry died.

    Henry died.

  • The Oregon Journal was written

    The Oregon Journal was written