Jesse Applegate 1811-1888

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An Oregon pioneer who led the Great Migration of 1843 on the Oregon Trail. He famously blazed the alternative southern route known as the Applegate Trail to offer a safer path for emigrants.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1811 to 1888
• Born: Jul 5, 1811, Henry County, KY
• Died: Apr 22, 1888, Yoncalla, OR

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29