William Keil 1812-1877


A charismatic Prussian tailor and physician who led his followers along the Oregon Trail to found the highly successful, utopian Aurora Colony in Oregon.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1812 to 1877
  • Born: Mar 6, 1812, Bleicherode, Germany
  • Died: Dec 30, 1877, Aurora, OR

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29