The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 396 - the Donner Party - live
Sep 18, 2019
This podcast discusses the harrowing story of the Donner Party and their struggle for survival. It covers topics such as the challenges of Manifest Destiny, tensions within the group, banishment of a member, abandoned individuals, surviving the harsh winter, arrival of the first relief, disturbing conversations about cannibalism, and articles about infamous members of the Donner Party.
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Keseberg's Early Life
- Lewis Keseberg, a Prussian immigrant, moved to the US in 1844 with his family.
- He settled near Cincinnati and worked as a brewer.
Westward Bound
- The Kesebergs joined the westward migration in 1846, spurred by Manifest Destiny.
- Their party included Lewis, his pregnant wife, his daughter, and other immigrants.
Joining the Donner Party
- In mid-May 1846, the Kesebergs joined two larger groups, the Reed and Donner parties.
- Lewis Keseberg was known for his bad temper and plundering Native American graves.