Year Created
2023
Synopsis
This selection focuses on the connections between the Joshua and Orson Crook , Henry Erickson, and Charles and John Wilkes families primarily during the years from 1879 to 1904. Supporting documents: pp 3-6. “Charles Wilkes History” by Gynell Scheel; p. 7. Map of Star Valley showing where the Wilkes and Hunt cabins were built and the homestead of John Wilkes west of Afton pp. 8-10. Excerpts from a life history p. 11. Map showing 2 lots in Afton owned by John Wilkes; p. 12. Pedigree of Charles Wilkes p. 13. Pedigree of John Wilkes p. 14. Charles Wilkes Cabin p. 15. Charles Wilkes Cabin 1970 p. 16. Plaque at Lander Trail Crossing p. 17. Lander Trail Crossing p. 18. Lander Road Through Star Valley p. 19. Aerial photo p. 20. Lander Trail – Salt River crossing (aerial) pp. 21 – 24 Excerpts from Biography of John Wilkes p. 25. Henry Erickson (2 items) pp. 26 – 28 Wyoming Brand Book 1921 pp. 29, 30 Biographical incidents, Mary Crook, excerpts p. 31 “Wilkes and Crook Families Trek to Utah” excerpt pp. 32, 33 Maps showing Cranney and Wilkes properties, Lander Trail p. 34. Location of Charles Wilkes cabin p. 35. Property Affidavit, Mary Crook
Author
Kent Erickson
Keywords
Lander Trail, Salt River, Cottonwood Creek, homestead
Included Names
Samuel Orson Crook, John Wilkes, Henry Erickson, William Wilkes, Joshua Crook, Mark Hunter, Hiram Cranney, Samuel Lane Crook,