Covered Wagons
Thousands of people, including families, left the East and headed West seeking out a better and brighter future. In most cases, these people traveled by covered wagon. These wagons were typically 7-8 feet tall, and could be as long as 10 or 11 feet. They could hold the entire family, as well as their belongings. Families could even sleep in them, if necessary.
Covered Wagon And A Family
Jimmy “Santiago” McKinn
This boy in the front is Jimmy “Santiago” McKinn, and he is surrounded by members of the Apache tribe. Jimmy was abducted by the Apache after the tribesmen killed his brother. Ultimately, the Apaches made Jimmy a part of his own, and they called him “Santiago.” He was ultimately found and rescued, though Jimmy/Santiago tried his best to stay with the Apache, as he saw them as his new family.
Jimmy “Santiago” McKinn
