Epilogue

In 1885, Ann & Henry Way moved to California along with some of their extended family and several Thorntown Friends. In her later years, Ann was active in the Temperance movement and also spoke out in support of voting rights for women. Henry died in 1900, Ann in 1904. They are buried in the Santa Ana Cemetery--their graves marked with plain stones, a custom of some Quakers.

Following Grandmother Ann's diary was part adventure, part mystery, and part plain old fun. As we crossed the "I" states--Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana--we saw towns and countryside very different from California. Folks were friendly and helpful everywhere we stopped and expressed an interest in our trip. It was satisfying to see the same rivers, communities and farmland that our great-great-grandparents did in 1867.

We followed Ann's diary over 400 miles, through 3 states and across 18 counties.

Thank you, Cousins, for being adventurous and for making some great memories together! And thanks to all who came along with us on this website.