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Forgotten Stories of Clark County Women “The Voices Seldom Heard”

Part I – Stories of 19th Century Women Who Influenced Clark County

This series gives voice to the “Forgotten Stories of Clark County Women – The Voices Seldom Heard.” The population of Clark County, WA, increased dramatically in the 19th century. These narrated stories take a...

Forgotten Stories of Clark County Women “The Voices Seldom Heard”

Part I – Stories of 19th Century Women Who Influenced Clark County

This series gives voice to the “Forgotten Stories of Clark County Women – The Voices Seldom Heard.” The population of Clark County, WA, increased dramatically in the 19th century. These narrated stories take a closer look at the lives of women living in the county during the 1800s. 

All stories are adapted from primary sources such as diaries, journals, letters or interviews.

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Dec
18

Betsy White Wing Ough

"Founder of Washougal, WA" Our story explores the life of Betsy Ough, founder of Washougal, WA. Born into a Cascade tribe, her Indian name translated meant "White Wing." Her tribal village was located at today's Parker's Landing on the Columbia River and her father was Chief Schlyhouse.  In her early twenties, White Wing met a British trader a...

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Dec
11

Forgotten Stories of Clark County Women – The Voices Seldom Heard

Part 1 — Stories of 19th Century Women Who Influenced Clark County Welcome to the podcast series of the Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. This series gives voice to the "Forgotten Stories of Clark County Women – The Voices Seldom Heard." In the 19th century the population of Clark County, WA, increased dramatically from the size of ...

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