Earp fans excited for the release of “their” Overland Trail journey!

Publishing the full, unabridged version of Mrs. Rousseau’s diary would ultimately mean that Earp fans could finally see for themselves the intricate connection between our families and how the boys James, Wyatt, Morgan, and Warren come of age under dire circumstances and a roughneck father. Click to read more…

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Descendant Spills Details on Civil War General’s Failed Love Match

Once upon a time, a Mr. Lovell Rousseau met a beautiful and extraordinarily talented musician in Michigan… but his younger cousin and trusted wingman fell in love with her on that very same day.

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Molony contributes major find to Wyatt Earp’s legendary life with new research.

Sensational historical Overland-California Trail accounts are merged into a comprehensive bird’s-eye view by historian Janelle Molony. She identifies the links between several well-known moving pieces that contributed toward one of the largest series of depredations, theft, and bloodshed in the “Black Hills” of Wyoming during the summer of 1864.

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June, 1864 – He Gives Until It Hurts

June 1864 – He Gives Until It Hurts. “One of our mares took sick… it died. I think it likely if he had stayed where we were, the Dr. would have cured her.” – Sarah J. Rousseau. Retired physician, land surveyor and mailman, Dr. Rousseau helped sponsor the Pella Company’s Oregon Trail adventure led by the notorious
Nicholas Earp.

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July, 1864 – A Lusty Encounter Goes Unhindered by Dust

July, 1864 – A Lusty Encounter Goes Unhindered by Dust. At twenty-nine, Miss Matilda Fields is an unwed spinster, indebted to the Rousseau family for safe passage. “TJ,” is a foul-mouthed cowboy and opportunist who does two things well: shooting and avoiding commitments.

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