The family history tells that my great great grandfather rode for the Pony Express. Why is his name not on your list of riders?
To date, none of the Central Overland and California Pony Express company records containing an authentic list dating back to the days when it was in operation have ever been found. The list of riders has been compiled from various sources, including accounts from people who knew riders, relatives of riders and newspapers. The Central Overland Pony Express of 1860-61 was not the first nor the last venture to transport and deliver mail by horseback. While most attention has always been focused on the Transcontinental Pony Express route to California, there were many comparable services scattered throughout the west. Often these services lasted but a short time. The list other riders and other routes and to provide a means of recognizing those gallant riders who provided the communication links that helped to bind our country together. If you have a name that you wish to submit please use this form.
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