Although Smith was severely wounded by an accidental gunshot he was the first member of the Peoria Party to make it to Oregon , arriving on September 3 , 1839 .
Sidney Smith , age 30 .
Although Sidney Smith was severely wounded by an accidental gunshot Sidney Smith was the first member of the Peoria Party to make it to Oregon , arriving on September 3 , 1839 .
Sidney Smith , age 30 .