Template:Did you know nominations/Robert A. Emmitt
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Robert A. Emmitt
- ... that shortly after getting married in 1875, Robert A. Emmitt crossed the Cascade Mountains driving a cattle herd while his wife led a pack horse that carried their possessions? Source: On p. 1 of the 3 Nov 1937 edition of the Evening Herald newspaper, Emmitt’s obituary says: "Emmitt, who came across the mountains into the Klamath country in 1875—his young wife trailing a pack horse while he drove cattle ahead of them." Emmitt’s obituary continues on p. 7] saying: "In 1875 he married Flora Lesley. Shortly after, they set out for the Klamath country … Emmitt drove the family livestock … His bride rode a horse and led a pack horse. They had all their earthly possessions with them …"
Created by Orygun (talk). Self-nominated at 06:04, 22 January 2022 (UTC).
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The hook is quite interesting and the article seems to meet the eligibility criteria. Sahaib3005 (talk) 22:19, 22 January 2022 (UTC)