Linkville

A small group of family members gathered Monday afternoon around a simple granite headstone at Linkville Cemetery.

Archive 2005-08-01 2005

The horse I rode into Linkville, to use the common expression, "quit," and the only means I could use to get a "move on," was to shoot the tips of his ears off with my revolver.

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

Hizer must have been many miles on his road towards Linkville.

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

As soon as the news reached Linkville, now Klamath Falls,

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

Klamath, who had at his disposal thirty-six men of Company B, First cavalry, and proceeded with his command to Linkville, where he was met by Captain I.

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

He told me that Gen. Ross had left Linkville that morning with his entire command.

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

But I said, "Alex, I want the best horse in Linkville, for I am going to overtake Gen. Ross tonight."

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

As Gen. Wheaton felt competent to protect the settlements, and as the term of enlistment of the volunteers had expired more than a month before, we proceeded to Linkville and from there to Jacksonville where the command of Capt.

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

Kelley was disbanded, Applegate's company having been discharged at Linkville.

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson

"You shall have not only the best horse in Linkville, but the best horse in the State of Oregon."

Reminiscences of a Pioneer William Thompson