Mary Jane Holmes Shipley Drake 1841-1925
Born into slavery, she survived the brutal journey on the Oregon Trail. Her family was the center of a landmark legal battle that ultimately struck a major blow to slavery in the Oregon Territory.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1841 to 1925
- Born: Jan 1, 1841, Missouri
- Died: Jan 1, 1925, Salem, OR
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Last updated: 2026-09-29