Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every week, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 427-428.
BENJAMIN F. RENN. - It is with a hearty good will that we accord to this representative citizen of our county a place in its abiding chronicles, for one who has defended his flag in the time when civil strife sought to rend our fair land in twain, who interposed his own life between his country and ruin, and on many fields of blood demonstrated that his was real patriotism, deserves to be placed high in the roll of honor, far above what our poor tribute could do, though freely it is paid. Of these real veterans we love to dwell upon their deed, facts, not fiction.
His birth occurred on December 15, 1837, on his father’s farm in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, where he spent the years of his minority. The total amount of his schooling was summed up into three months, but industrious habits and an active mind would not be content at this and he followed Franklin’s plan until he became well read and abreast of the times. In the spring of 1859 he went to Bremer county, Iowa, and rented a farm from a man who was heavily attacked with the Pike’s Peak fever. Farming, for one season, he then, in 1861, enlisted in Company G, Ninth Iowa Infantry, Captain William Washburn, Colonel William Vandevere, First Division General Osterhause, Fifteenth Army Corps, General John A. Logan. He was in continuous service for three years and participated in many battles and sieges, besides much skirmishing and scouting, among which were Pea Ridge, Helena, Arkansas, then on to Vicksburg, where the soldiers suffered much from small pox, many dying. Here he helped to build many of the famous works of U.S. Grant. After some time here he was put under Sherman and fought at Chickasaw and Bayous, took part in the expedition up the White river, capturing seven thousand Confederates with all of the munitions, did field service at Port Hudson, was in the front in the struggle at Jackson, Mississippi, then on to Champion Hills, and again at the siege of Vicksburg, where he saw Grant and Pemberton under the old oak tree making terms. After this they again fought before Jackson and captured it, then across the Black river and so ended the first campaign. Suffering an attack on the fever here, he was removed to Memphis to the hospital, but regained his command at Stevenson, Alabama, in the fall of 1863, then hurried into the siege of Atlanta, with heavy fighting for forty days, when the city fell. This being the end of his time he was discharged at East Point, twenty miles south of Atlanta, in the enemy’s country, and was forced, with thirty companions, to fight the way back through Bragg’s lines, who held sway between Atlanta and Nashville. He arrived home safely in October, 1864, having never received a would through all these fierce fights, and having attained to the rank of sergeant. He remained in Pennsylvania for one year recuperating and then turned again to Iowa, engaging in general work until 1866, when on account of his health, he went to California via New York and the Isthmus, landing in San Francisco on July 5, 1866. Later he was able to enter active service and engaged as sawyer in Santa Clara and Mendocino counties for four years and then went to Kansas and later to southern Minnesota, purchasing a farm and remaining for four years. In 1876 he sold out and went to Salem, this state, laboring for wages and purchasing a farm later in Marion county, whence he went to Clark county, Washington territory. In 1866 he sold out there and came to Pendleton, where he has followed the hotel and feed business since, now being the owner and proprietor of a fine two-story pressed brick building at the corner of Court and Cotton streets.
On September 25, 1871, he was married to Miss Theresa Benedict, in Osage Mission, Kansas. They have the following children: Robert S., express agent at Pendleton; Dora, at Colfax; Minnie; Celia; Arthur Garfield; Orien Logan, the last two in school. Mr. Renn is Republican in politics and quite active in the campaigns. He is also a member of Kit Carson Post, 26, G.A.R., of Pendleton, where he held the position of vice commander for one term. He is one of the leading citizens of the city and is respected and esteemed by all, being a real lover of the country for which he did such valiant service.
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Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every week, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 413-414.
JAMES POWER. - Among the worthy names of pioneers that adorn the pages of this work there must be alotted a space for that of Mr. Power, who was one of the early ones to settle in this part of the county. It was in the year 1880 that the wave of western action began to move him toward the Pacific slope, and being one who is ready to perceive a good thing, he was not long in shaping himself for the trip. Fortune had some good things stowed away in this fertile soil of Umatilla county that she was holding for those who would leave the land of their fathers and follow her leading. Our subject was one of those favored ones and now he can with satisfaction look over a whole section of as fine wheat fields as the sun shines on and rejoice that his strong box holds the deeds of it all. He first took up three hundred and twenty acres under the homestead and pre-emption rights and by good management he soon doubled his holding.
When the steel rails had not spanned the continent it was necessary for the pioneer to resign himself to the “prairie schooner” and laboriously toil toward the setting sun. But after the steam chariot began its courses it was indeed a brave and hardy spirit that would undertake that weary job of crossing the plains by team. But this obstacle was not to stop Mr. Power and he hitched his team night and morning from Missouri, Grundy county, the place of his birth, to Pendleton. With what a sense of rest did he select his claims on what is now the cross road between Stages and Despain Gulches, ten miles northwest from Pendleton. The journey was ended and he had found the spot fortune had selected for him. He was born September 1, 1850, and followed farming for thirty years before trying the west, and twenty years since coming here have made him a man of wide experience in tilling the soil and he is enabled by the best methods to get the very best returns from his land. His parents were James and Dorcas (Morris) Power. In all the local affairs and county politics he has a real personal interest and manifests activity in their adjustment as also in the school matters. The Republican fold is his political place as it manifests forth the principles he deems are the best for the welfare of the nation.Fraternally he is linked with the Red Men and is also a member of the Pioneer of the Pacific.
He was married March 12, 1876, to Miss Elsie Wild, daughter of Philip A. and Mary E. (Sandlin) Wild. Nine children have been born to them: Philip A., Mary E., Albert S., Thomas C., Alma A., William M., Henry F., and two deceased, Rebecca F. and Milliard H. The youth is now the patriarch with his children growing up around him and soon, as the old pioneers of the county are called away one by one, will his name be on the list, but his good works will remain to inspire and lead forward those who shall follow.
Every week, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 413-414.
JAMES POWER. - Among the worthy names of pioneers that adorn the pages of this work there must be alotted a space for that of Mr. Power, who was one of the early ones to settle in this part of the county. It was in the year 1880 that the wave of western action began to move him toward the Pacific slope, and being one who is ready to perceive a good thing, he was not long in shaping himself for the trip. Fortune had some good things stowed away in this fertile soil of Umatilla county that she was holding for those who would leave the land of their fathers and follow her leading. Our subject was one of those favored ones and now he can with satisfaction look over a whole section of as fine wheat fields as the sun shines on and rejoice that his strong box holds the deeds of it all. He first took up three hundred and twenty acres under the homestead and pre-emption rights and by good management he soon doubled his holding.
When the steel rails had not spanned the continent it was necessary for the pioneer to resign himself to the “prairie schooner” and laboriously toil toward the setting sun. But after the steam chariot began its courses it was indeed a brave and hardy spirit that would undertake that weary job of crossing the plains by team. But this obstacle was not to stop Mr. Power and he hitched his team night and morning from Missouri, Grundy county, the place of his birth, to Pendleton. With what a sense of rest did he select his claims on what is now the cross road between Stages and Despain Gulches, ten miles northwest from Pendleton. The journey was ended and he had found the spot fortune had selected for him. He was born September 1, 1850, and followed farming for thirty years before trying the west, and twenty years since coming here have made him a man of wide experience in tilling the soil and he is enabled by the best methods to get the very best returns from his land. His parents were James and Dorcas (Morris) Power. In all the local affairs and county politics he has a real personal interest and manifests activity in their adjustment as also in the school matters. The Republican fold is his political place as it manifests forth the principles he deems are the best for the welfare of the nation.Fraternally he is linked with the Red Men and is also a member of the Pioneer of the Pacific.
He was married March 12, 1876, to Miss Elsie Wild, daughter of Philip A. and Mary E. (Sandlin) Wild. Nine children have been born to them: Philip A., Mary E., Albert S., Thomas C., Alma A., William M., Henry F., and two deceased, Rebecca F. and Milliard H. The youth is now the patriarch with his children growing up around him and soon, as the old pioneers of the county are called away one by one, will his name be on the list, but his good works will remain to inspire and lead forward those who shall follow.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 410.
ALBERT FRIEDLY. - Albert Friedly, the prosperous and respected young farmer that we now have the pleasure of sketching, has made a name for himself in this his chosen county that is really enviable and is the product of intrinsic worth. He came from the good old state of Ohio, where he was born October 23, 1872. That the “Buckeye” state can furnish first-class farmers as well as presidents is evident to any one that will take the trouble to look over the fields and possessions of our subject.
In his native state he received a good common school education and then began to look the world square in the face, ready for the commencement of life’s responsibilities. The west was where his interest lay and at the early age of seventeen he started to see its various fields. In 1889 he arrived in this county, and being satisfied with its outlook selected land nine miles northwest from Pendleton, on Despain gulch, and bought it. That his youthful judgment was good is evidenced in that he still retains that land as his home place. He owns one hundred and sixty acres, but farms four hundred and eighty acres, raising wheat mostly. He has been enabled through his thrift and good financiering to add to his property good improvements in substantial buildings, etc. In politics he pulls with the “grand old party,” and is ever interested in the matters of school affairs and county government. The people have chosen him for school director for three years and he is still serving in that capacity.
His fraternal associations are with the Maccabees, where he holds a membership.
On February 11, 1895, Mr. Albert Friedly and Miss May, daughter of Alfred and Jane (Arnold) Simpson, were joined in matrimony. They have two children, Earl and Olney.
The parents of our subject, John and Nancy (Freed) Friedly, are still residing in Hardin county, Ohio, where the father is a leading figure in politics, being one of the ablest attorneys in that portion of the state. He was mayor of the city of Ada and has always been identified with the Republican in political matters. But to till the soil was more congenial to the tastes of his son and hence Umatilla county is favored with his presence here among us and the neighborhood has captured one of Ohio’s excellent citizens.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 410.
ALBERT FRIEDLY. - Albert Friedly, the prosperous and respected young farmer that we now have the pleasure of sketching, has made a name for himself in this his chosen county that is really enviable and is the product of intrinsic worth. He came from the good old state of Ohio, where he was born October 23, 1872. That the “Buckeye” state can furnish first-class farmers as well as presidents is evident to any one that will take the trouble to look over the fields and possessions of our subject.
In his native state he received a good common school education and then began to look the world square in the face, ready for the commencement of life’s responsibilities. The west was where his interest lay and at the early age of seventeen he started to see its various fields. In 1889 he arrived in this county, and being satisfied with its outlook selected land nine miles northwest from Pendleton, on Despain gulch, and bought it. That his youthful judgment was good is evidenced in that he still retains that land as his home place. He owns one hundred and sixty acres, but farms four hundred and eighty acres, raising wheat mostly. He has been enabled through his thrift and good financiering to add to his property good improvements in substantial buildings, etc. In politics he pulls with the “grand old party,” and is ever interested in the matters of school affairs and county government. The people have chosen him for school director for three years and he is still serving in that capacity.
His fraternal associations are with the Maccabees, where he holds a membership.
On February 11, 1895, Mr. Albert Friedly and Miss May, daughter of Alfred and Jane (Arnold) Simpson, were joined in matrimony. They have two children, Earl and Olney.
The parents of our subject, John and Nancy (Freed) Friedly, are still residing in Hardin county, Ohio, where the father is a leading figure in politics, being one of the ablest attorneys in that portion of the state. He was mayor of the city of Ada and has always been identified with the Republican in political matters. But to till the soil was more congenial to the tastes of his son and hence Umatilla county is favored with his presence here among us and the neighborhood has captured one of Ohio’s excellent citizens.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 396.
GEORGE BUZAN. - Among the worthy representatives of that time honored class of men and women who fought their way into the domain of the savage and wrested from his selfish grasp the fertile sections of the various states of this Union, must be mentioned those whose intrepidity and valor led them into these regions to do the pioneers’ work, from which have resulted such rich legacies and bountiful bequests to the later settlers in this favored spot. A typical one in this number of sturdy pioneers is the man whose name initiates this paragraph, and whose life of uprightness and intrinsic moral worth has been passed largely in the bounds of Umatilla county.
George Buzan was born in Grundy county, Missouri, on October 14 1850, to Wills and Eliza J. (Reeder) Buzan, natives, respectively, of Indiana and Ohio. In his native state and in Kansas were passed the years of the minority of our subject, who received in those places the educational discipline to be gained from the common schools. At the age of twenty-three his aspirations led him to seek his fortune in the far west, and he accordingly migrated to Colorado, afterward to Wyoming, and then to Nevada and finally to California, where he engaged in the agricultural pursuit. It was in 1877 that he came to this county, settling first on Wild Horse creek, about five miles west from Adams, giving his attention there to wheat raising until 1890. He secured his land by the pre-emption and homestead rights and gained a very gratifying success while engaged in its cultivation. In 1890 he left the farm and embarked in the operation of a foundry for the Pendleton Manufacturing Company, following the same for four years. After the expiration of this time he removed to Helix until 1898, in which year he received the nomination for county assessor on the Republican ticket and carried the county by a handsome majority. During his term of two years he served with such acceptibility and efficiency that the people again asked him to assume the trust for another term, in which incumbency he is now serving. He is generally active in the political matters of the county and nation, having attended many of the conventions, seeking ever the welfare of the people and the advancement of the commonwealth.
He was married to Miss Martha E., daughter of David and Clara (Pence) Brown, in 1880. The issue of this union has been four children: Clinton, Myrtle J., Laura Belle, Clara Ollie, deceased. Mr. Buzan is affiliated with the I. O. O. F., having been a member of that order since 1872, with the Masonic fraternity and the Woodmen of the World. He is also a member of the Christian church, being a free supporter of its interests and an ardent champion of his faith, ever demeaning himself so that his life will be a light and his example worthy to be followed.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 396.
GEORGE BUZAN. - Among the worthy representatives of that time honored class of men and women who fought their way into the domain of the savage and wrested from his selfish grasp the fertile sections of the various states of this Union, must be mentioned those whose intrepidity and valor led them into these regions to do the pioneers’ work, from which have resulted such rich legacies and bountiful bequests to the later settlers in this favored spot. A typical one in this number of sturdy pioneers is the man whose name initiates this paragraph, and whose life of uprightness and intrinsic moral worth has been passed largely in the bounds of Umatilla county.
George Buzan was born in Grundy county, Missouri, on October 14 1850, to Wills and Eliza J. (Reeder) Buzan, natives, respectively, of Indiana and Ohio. In his native state and in Kansas were passed the years of the minority of our subject, who received in those places the educational discipline to be gained from the common schools. At the age of twenty-three his aspirations led him to seek his fortune in the far west, and he accordingly migrated to Colorado, afterward to Wyoming, and then to Nevada and finally to California, where he engaged in the agricultural pursuit. It was in 1877 that he came to this county, settling first on Wild Horse creek, about five miles west from Adams, giving his attention there to wheat raising until 1890. He secured his land by the pre-emption and homestead rights and gained a very gratifying success while engaged in its cultivation. In 1890 he left the farm and embarked in the operation of a foundry for the Pendleton Manufacturing Company, following the same for four years. After the expiration of this time he removed to Helix until 1898, in which year he received the nomination for county assessor on the Republican ticket and carried the county by a handsome majority. During his term of two years he served with such acceptibility and efficiency that the people again asked him to assume the trust for another term, in which incumbency he is now serving. He is generally active in the political matters of the county and nation, having attended many of the conventions, seeking ever the welfare of the people and the advancement of the commonwealth.
He was married to Miss Martha E., daughter of David and Clara (Pence) Brown, in 1880. The issue of this union has been four children: Clinton, Myrtle J., Laura Belle, Clara Ollie, deceased. Mr. Buzan is affiliated with the I. O. O. F., having been a member of that order since 1872, with the Masonic fraternity and the Woodmen of the World. He is also a member of the Christian church, being a free supporter of its interests and an ardent champion of his faith, ever demeaning himself so that his life will be a light and his example worthy to be followed.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 390-391.
JOHN S. VINSON. - This prominent business man, successful educator and esteemed citizen is one of the early pioneers of Umatilla county, and has been a potent factor in its industrial development for thirty-five years, holding in this time many public positions, where he has ever shown a faithfulness and wisdom that have endeared him to the constituency and commanded the respect and admiration of all.
He was born to James S. and Catherine (Sackette) Vinson, in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 25, 1848, and crossed the plains with his parents in 1852. They settled in Clackamas county, establishing the post office of Needy, James S. Vinson being the first incumbent, who also operated a general merchandise establishment until he became bankrupt by taking the Oregon Indian war script from the settlers, which depreciated in value to almost nothing. At this time his wife died, and he turned to the mines in Idaho for employment, remaining there for three years, after which time he married Mrs. Asenath Long, a pioneer of 1862. They removed to this county, settling on Butter creek, where they remained until 1882, when Mrs. Vinson died and he returned to Iowa on a visit to his sister, wife of General Weaver. In 1895, he returned to the Willamette valley, where he passed away to his rewards in another world, in November, 1895, being eighty-six years of age. He had been a prominent man in public affairs, always faithful and efficient. It was he who was the commissioner appointed by the court to locate the town of Pendleton.
Our subject was educated in the public schools and higher institutions in the Willamette valley, and then taught school in this county for six years, taking rank with the first educators in this part of the country. Succeeding this he was appointed postmaster at Vinson post office on Butter creek, occupying that position for ten years and operating a prosperous general merchandise establishment meanwhile. After this he removed to Nolan and established a post office, adding the grain business to his merchandising. During this time he was nominated by the Republicans for legislator from this county, but was defeated by the division of the county. In 1892 he again received the nomination, but that year the county went entirely Democratic. He has ever displayed that activity and interest in political matters that becomes the loyal citizen. In 1895 he purchased a fruit farm and gave his attention to its cultivation and improvements for three years, and then traded it for a general merchandise business in Milton, continuing there with a fine trade until one year ago, when he sold out and brought his present business in Freewater. In addition to his business, which is very prosperous, he owns city property in Freewater and in Pendleton that is quite valuable.In fraternal affiliations he is identified with the K. of P., the Pioneers of the Pacific, and is counselor of Harmony Lodge, No. 237, Order of Pendo, all of Freewater.
By the way of reminiscence it is interesting to note that during the Bannock war Mr. Vinson remained on the farm on Butter creek with only one companion when thirty-five of the Indian lodges were on his place. Some men who were hunting stock, having stopped at his house on the night of the Willow creek fight, were murdered the next day, and stragglers from that battle came announcing that the volunteers were all murdered, which caused considerable consternation, and our subject was useful in allaying the fears and removing those who were wounded and the women and children of an emigrant train that had just arrived to a place of safety, although he returned the next day and remained on his farm.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 390-391.
JOHN S. VINSON. - This prominent business man, successful educator and esteemed citizen is one of the early pioneers of Umatilla county, and has been a potent factor in its industrial development for thirty-five years, holding in this time many public positions, where he has ever shown a faithfulness and wisdom that have endeared him to the constituency and commanded the respect and admiration of all.
He was born to James S. and Catherine (Sackette) Vinson, in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 25, 1848, and crossed the plains with his parents in 1852. They settled in Clackamas county, establishing the post office of Needy, James S. Vinson being the first incumbent, who also operated a general merchandise establishment until he became bankrupt by taking the Oregon Indian war script from the settlers, which depreciated in value to almost nothing. At this time his wife died, and he turned to the mines in Idaho for employment, remaining there for three years, after which time he married Mrs. Asenath Long, a pioneer of 1862. They removed to this county, settling on Butter creek, where they remained until 1882, when Mrs. Vinson died and he returned to Iowa on a visit to his sister, wife of General Weaver. In 1895, he returned to the Willamette valley, where he passed away to his rewards in another world, in November, 1895, being eighty-six years of age. He had been a prominent man in public affairs, always faithful and efficient. It was he who was the commissioner appointed by the court to locate the town of Pendleton.
Our subject was educated in the public schools and higher institutions in the Willamette valley, and then taught school in this county for six years, taking rank with the first educators in this part of the country. Succeeding this he was appointed postmaster at Vinson post office on Butter creek, occupying that position for ten years and operating a prosperous general merchandise establishment meanwhile. After this he removed to Nolan and established a post office, adding the grain business to his merchandising. During this time he was nominated by the Republicans for legislator from this county, but was defeated by the division of the county. In 1892 he again received the nomination, but that year the county went entirely Democratic. He has ever displayed that activity and interest in political matters that becomes the loyal citizen. In 1895 he purchased a fruit farm and gave his attention to its cultivation and improvements for three years, and then traded it for a general merchandise business in Milton, continuing there with a fine trade until one year ago, when he sold out and brought his present business in Freewater. In addition to his business, which is very prosperous, he owns city property in Freewater and in Pendleton that is quite valuable.In fraternal affiliations he is identified with the K. of P., the Pioneers of the Pacific, and is counselor of Harmony Lodge, No. 237, Order of Pendo, all of Freewater.
By the way of reminiscence it is interesting to note that during the Bannock war Mr. Vinson remained on the farm on Butter creek with only one companion when thirty-five of the Indian lodges were on his place. Some men who were hunting stock, having stopped at his house on the night of the Willow creek fight, were murdered the next day, and stragglers from that battle came announcing that the volunteers were all murdered, which caused considerable consternation, and our subject was useful in allaying the fears and removing those who were wounded and the women and children of an emigrant train that had just arrived to a place of safety, although he returned the next day and remained on his farm.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 390.
FREDERICK A. HILL. - Deceased. To the esteemed citizen, worthy pioneer and respected gentleman whose name initiates this paragraph we accord this memorial in these chronicles of the county where he labored so long and faithfully, ever striving for the betterment and advancement of his fellows and the upbuilding of the commonwealth. He was in the van guard of that noble class of men and women who gave their lives to cut the way into these regions for the ingress of civilization’s principles, and to lay the foundations of the nation broad and deep, extending it to the limits that nature intended, and which noble work cannot be eulogized in too exalted terms. While many transients were within the borders of the county at different times, there were comparatively few actual settlers here when Mr. Hill took his ranch on Umatilla river about four and one-half miles southwest from where Pendleton now stands, in 1859. His widow owns the place and resides there to-day. For the first few years he was engaged in raising cattle and then went into the sheep business, which he followed continuously until his death. He owned a ranch on Crab creek , which was headquarters for the sheep, but this, however, he sold a little while before his death, leaving to his widow three other ranches and a large amount of stock, valued at about ten thousand dollars. Mr. Hill was always interested in politics, formerly adhering to the principles of the Democratic party, but later affiliating with the Republican party, whose platform more nearly expressed that which he believed to be for the good of the nation and the state.
He was married, on January 29, 1862, to Miss Phoebe, daughter of Jacob and Annie (Brown) Messinger, natives of Ohio. The fruit of this union has been the following: Daniel, Ellen Jane, wife of William Barber; Jacob C.; Frederick A.; Ernestine, wife of John Padon; Augustus F.; Dora Annie, wife of Luther Mathews; Rachel, wife of Charles Kidder; Rosa Ada, deceased; Phoebe, deceased; and Chancy E.
Mr. Hill was born in Leipsic, Germany, on September 4, 1832, remaining there only thirteen years, at which age he took up a seafaring life and followed the same for seven years, after which he came to California and spent a number of years in the search for nature’s hidden wealth. Then, as mentioned above, he came to this county and here in 1886 he was called from the scenes of earth to the world beyond. His children and widow mourn a devoted husband and a loving father. Mrs. Hill still resides upon the old homestead, where so many of their happy days were spent and around which cluster the memories and endearing thoughts of the days that will never return, again passing here quietly the golden years of her career, winding the last knots of the thread of life that has been well spun, cheered by the remembrance of days of industry and years in which integrity and uprightness were the constant dominant powers of her existence and wherein she stands at the present time.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 390.
FREDERICK A. HILL. - Deceased. To the esteemed citizen, worthy pioneer and respected gentleman whose name initiates this paragraph we accord this memorial in these chronicles of the county where he labored so long and faithfully, ever striving for the betterment and advancement of his fellows and the upbuilding of the commonwealth. He was in the van guard of that noble class of men and women who gave their lives to cut the way into these regions for the ingress of civilization’s principles, and to lay the foundations of the nation broad and deep, extending it to the limits that nature intended, and which noble work cannot be eulogized in too exalted terms. While many transients were within the borders of the county at different times, there were comparatively few actual settlers here when Mr. Hill took his ranch on Umatilla river about four and one-half miles southwest from where Pendleton now stands, in 1859. His widow owns the place and resides there to-day. For the first few years he was engaged in raising cattle and then went into the sheep business, which he followed continuously until his death. He owned a ranch on Crab creek , which was headquarters for the sheep, but this, however, he sold a little while before his death, leaving to his widow three other ranches and a large amount of stock, valued at about ten thousand dollars. Mr. Hill was always interested in politics, formerly adhering to the principles of the Democratic party, but later affiliating with the Republican party, whose platform more nearly expressed that which he believed to be for the good of the nation and the state.
He was married, on January 29, 1862, to Miss Phoebe, daughter of Jacob and Annie (Brown) Messinger, natives of Ohio. The fruit of this union has been the following: Daniel, Ellen Jane, wife of William Barber; Jacob C.; Frederick A.; Ernestine, wife of John Padon; Augustus F.; Dora Annie, wife of Luther Mathews; Rachel, wife of Charles Kidder; Rosa Ada, deceased; Phoebe, deceased; and Chancy E.
Mr. Hill was born in Leipsic, Germany, on September 4, 1832, remaining there only thirteen years, at which age he took up a seafaring life and followed the same for seven years, after which he came to California and spent a number of years in the search for nature’s hidden wealth. Then, as mentioned above, he came to this county and here in 1886 he was called from the scenes of earth to the world beyond. His children and widow mourn a devoted husband and a loving father. Mrs. Hill still resides upon the old homestead, where so many of their happy days were spent and around which cluster the memories and endearing thoughts of the days that will never return, again passing here quietly the golden years of her career, winding the last knots of the thread of life that has been well spun, cheered by the remembrance of days of industry and years in which integrity and uprightness were the constant dominant powers of her existence and wherein she stands at the present time.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 382-383.
JOHN WALKER. - This man, whose life we now have the privilege of epitomizing, has with laudable enterprise, and uprightness and integrity deserving of approbation, so demeaned himself in the arena of the world’s battle, and in his associations with his fellow men, that he justly merits an honorable recognition in the chronicles of Umatilla county. His parents, John and Jane (Stevenson) Walker, natives of Scotland’s rugged hills, early removed to Canada, where our subject was born on May, 1858, and where he received the training granted in the common schools, and where also he passed the first eighteen years of his existence. At that time the reports from this garden spot attracted him and he came hither in quest of a home. He first took a pre-emption in Morrow county, but afterward sold that and purchased three hundred and twnty acres where he now lives, seven and a half miles northwest from Athena. Upon this place he has put forth energy, guided by wise judgment, that has brought his farm to a high sate of cultivation, and given him the just reward of a comfortable and tasty home and an elegant estate. He has displayed good taste and wisdom in all is improvements, both in quality and arrangement, that add greatly to the value of his holdings.
On January 1, 1890, he began the new year nobly by taking to himself a wife, Miss Jennie Stevenson, the daughter of J. and Margaret (Cornwell) Stevenson. To enhance their connubial bliss there have been born to them four children, John C., Jennie M., Margaret R., Elsie E. Mr. Walker has always taken that active part in politics that becomes the worthy citizen, allying himself with the Republican party, as the one that more nearly lays down the principles he believes are for the welfare of the people generally. School matters and local affairs are a part of his interest and are as carefully attended to as are his own business enterprises. In fraternal affiliations he is associated with the Woodmen of the World, where his popularity is commensurate with the excellent position he holds in the estimation and respect of his friends and acquaintances.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 382-383.
JOHN WALKER. - This man, whose life we now have the privilege of epitomizing, has with laudable enterprise, and uprightness and integrity deserving of approbation, so demeaned himself in the arena of the world’s battle, and in his associations with his fellow men, that he justly merits an honorable recognition in the chronicles of Umatilla county. His parents, John and Jane (Stevenson) Walker, natives of Scotland’s rugged hills, early removed to Canada, where our subject was born on May, 1858, and where he received the training granted in the common schools, and where also he passed the first eighteen years of his existence. At that time the reports from this garden spot attracted him and he came hither in quest of a home. He first took a pre-emption in Morrow county, but afterward sold that and purchased three hundred and twnty acres where he now lives, seven and a half miles northwest from Athena. Upon this place he has put forth energy, guided by wise judgment, that has brought his farm to a high sate of cultivation, and given him the just reward of a comfortable and tasty home and an elegant estate. He has displayed good taste and wisdom in all is improvements, both in quality and arrangement, that add greatly to the value of his holdings.
On January 1, 1890, he began the new year nobly by taking to himself a wife, Miss Jennie Stevenson, the daughter of J. and Margaret (Cornwell) Stevenson. To enhance their connubial bliss there have been born to them four children, John C., Jennie M., Margaret R., Elsie E. Mr. Walker has always taken that active part in politics that becomes the worthy citizen, allying himself with the Republican party, as the one that more nearly lays down the principles he believes are for the welfare of the people generally. School matters and local affairs are a part of his interest and are as carefully attended to as are his own business enterprises. In fraternal affiliations he is associated with the Woodmen of the World, where his popularity is commensurate with the excellent position he holds in the estimation and respect of his friends and acquaintances.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 379-380.
JOHN RUSH.- As a defender of the flag in the time of war, an intrepid pioneer during the days of explorations, a loving husband and estimable citizen, the man whose name heads this paragraph has left a record untarnished and commendable, of which those who succeed him may be justly proud. The spirit in the “Green Mountain” boys that led them to accomplish deeds of valor in the days of the Revolution, is the same that inspired this one of their descendants to equally as brilliant efforts in defense of the Union, which they established.
Born in Vermont, to Benjamin and Mary (LaBelle) Rush, on March 25, 1841, he passed the first years of his life there also, gaining the education possible in the limited time. When but fourteen years of age, in 1855, he traveled across the continent to engage in the mining fields of California. Considering the modes of travel then in vogue, and his tender years, together with the lawless state of affairs in the western regions at that time, this is sufficient to demonstrate the sterling qualities in the lad, which so brightly materialized during subsequent years. When the call came for men to fight for the honor of their flag, young Rush was ready to respond, and enlisted in Company B, First Battalion, Nevada Cavalry, under Captain Joseph H. Mathewson. June 21, 1863, was the date of his enlistment, and for three continuous years he did faithful military service for his country, when he was mustered out at Camp Douglas, Utah. From here he went to Kansas and remained there until 1872, at which date he came to this county and took up a homestead and purchased one hundred and sixty acres more from the railroad, ten miles northwest from where Athena now is. Here he engaged in the cultivation of his farm until the time of his death, which sad event occurred October 5, 1895.
The record of his life shows Mr. Rush to have been a man of great energy, of fearless courage, directed by an excellent and wise judgment, and possessed of a tender heart that always accompanies a really brave spirit. The time of his demise was a day of sadness for all who knew him, but his meed is that he left the heritage of a brilliant career and untarnished life for the edification and encouragement of those who follow after.
His political life was marked with activity and uprightness, being a prominent figure in the convention , but never seeking for himself political preferment. He held with the Republican party and was a member of the G. A. R. In 1868 he was married to Miss Martha Ann Seratt, daughter of John and Nancy (Lane) Seratt. She with six children survives him. The children are as follows: Anna, Harriet, Dorothy, Alberta, Edwin, Ida M. Mrs. Rush still lives on the old home place, which she is carrying on in a commendable manner, demonstrating that she is capable of wise husbandry in addition to her other many accomplishments. On August 15, 1901, death again made inroad into the household, this time carrying off Miss Dorothy, who peacefully passed the river and now sleeps in that great bivouac of the dead.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 379-380.
JOHN RUSH.- As a defender of the flag in the time of war, an intrepid pioneer during the days of explorations, a loving husband and estimable citizen, the man whose name heads this paragraph has left a record untarnished and commendable, of which those who succeed him may be justly proud. The spirit in the “Green Mountain” boys that led them to accomplish deeds of valor in the days of the Revolution, is the same that inspired this one of their descendants to equally as brilliant efforts in defense of the Union, which they established.
Born in Vermont, to Benjamin and Mary (LaBelle) Rush, on March 25, 1841, he passed the first years of his life there also, gaining the education possible in the limited time. When but fourteen years of age, in 1855, he traveled across the continent to engage in the mining fields of California. Considering the modes of travel then in vogue, and his tender years, together with the lawless state of affairs in the western regions at that time, this is sufficient to demonstrate the sterling qualities in the lad, which so brightly materialized during subsequent years. When the call came for men to fight for the honor of their flag, young Rush was ready to respond, and enlisted in Company B, First Battalion, Nevada Cavalry, under Captain Joseph H. Mathewson. June 21, 1863, was the date of his enlistment, and for three continuous years he did faithful military service for his country, when he was mustered out at Camp Douglas, Utah. From here he went to Kansas and remained there until 1872, at which date he came to this county and took up a homestead and purchased one hundred and sixty acres more from the railroad, ten miles northwest from where Athena now is. Here he engaged in the cultivation of his farm until the time of his death, which sad event occurred October 5, 1895.
The record of his life shows Mr. Rush to have been a man of great energy, of fearless courage, directed by an excellent and wise judgment, and possessed of a tender heart that always accompanies a really brave spirit. The time of his demise was a day of sadness for all who knew him, but his meed is that he left the heritage of a brilliant career and untarnished life for the edification and encouragement of those who follow after.
His political life was marked with activity and uprightness, being a prominent figure in the convention , but never seeking for himself political preferment. He held with the Republican party and was a member of the G. A. R. In 1868 he was married to Miss Martha Ann Seratt, daughter of John and Nancy (Lane) Seratt. She with six children survives him. The children are as follows: Anna, Harriet, Dorothy, Alberta, Edwin, Ida M. Mrs. Rush still lives on the old home place, which she is carrying on in a commendable manner, demonstrating that she is capable of wise husbandry in addition to her other many accomplishments. On August 15, 1901, death again made inroad into the household, this time carrying off Miss Dorothy, who peacefully passed the river and now sleeps in that great bivouac of the dead.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 378-379.
T. DICKERSON. [Editor inserted: Terisha Dickerson] - The esteemed citizen and early pioneer whose name is mentioned above has wrought is this county for nearly one half of a century, being one of its earliest settlers and has always maintained an unsullied reputation for integrity and uprightness, while his industry and wise judgment have placed him in the front ranks of the leading men of the county.
He was born on January 5, 1828, in Tennessee, where he received a good education and grew to manhood. In 1849 he removed to Iowa and engaged in blacksmithing for ten years. Following this he crossed the plains with ox teams and settled in Washington territory, remaining there for about one year, when he came to Umatilla county in 1860, and soon embarked in the stock business and agriculture, which he has uninterruptedly followed since, reaping that success that invariably comes to wisely and continuously directed effort, although he has been beset with many adverse and trying circumstances. In the winter of 1860 and 1861 his whole bank of stock, except some few stragglers was killed by the severe weather. He took a homestead near Hudson bay and still retains it, having added more by purchase.
He was married on January 17, 1856, to Miss Clarissa Beamis, and to them were born ten children: Malissa, wife of Henry C. Derrick, of this county; Annie, wife of Charles Sanders; Frank, married and living near Hudson bay; Almira, wife of Charles Russell; Charles, married; Adda, wife of L. Conrad, all living in this county. The others are deceased. On May 14, 1895, Mrs. Dickerson passed away to her reward in another world, and her remains are buried near their home. Mr. Dickerson has always taken an active part in political matters, being a leading figure in his party, the Republican. He affiliates with the Christian church, being an ardent worker in the cause of is faith. On January 17, 1900, he was married to Mrs. K. P. Savage, widow of J. H. Savage, who has six children. Of late years, Mr. Dickerson has retired from the active life of former years and is enjoying the golden years of his career in a pleasant home in Milton, where he receives the respect and esteem of his entire acquaintanceship, which he so justly merits.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 378-379.
T. DICKERSON. [Editor inserted: Terisha Dickerson] - The esteemed citizen and early pioneer whose name is mentioned above has wrought is this county for nearly one half of a century, being one of its earliest settlers and has always maintained an unsullied reputation for integrity and uprightness, while his industry and wise judgment have placed him in the front ranks of the leading men of the county.
He was born on January 5, 1828, in Tennessee, where he received a good education and grew to manhood. In 1849 he removed to Iowa and engaged in blacksmithing for ten years. Following this he crossed the plains with ox teams and settled in Washington territory, remaining there for about one year, when he came to Umatilla county in 1860, and soon embarked in the stock business and agriculture, which he has uninterruptedly followed since, reaping that success that invariably comes to wisely and continuously directed effort, although he has been beset with many adverse and trying circumstances. In the winter of 1860 and 1861 his whole bank of stock, except some few stragglers was killed by the severe weather. He took a homestead near Hudson bay and still retains it, having added more by purchase.
He was married on January 17, 1856, to Miss Clarissa Beamis, and to them were born ten children: Malissa, wife of Henry C. Derrick, of this county; Annie, wife of Charles Sanders; Frank, married and living near Hudson bay; Almira, wife of Charles Russell; Charles, married; Adda, wife of L. Conrad, all living in this county. The others are deceased. On May 14, 1895, Mrs. Dickerson passed away to her reward in another world, and her remains are buried near their home. Mr. Dickerson has always taken an active part in political matters, being a leading figure in his party, the Republican. He affiliates with the Christian church, being an ardent worker in the cause of is faith. On January 17, 1900, he was married to Mrs. K. P. Savage, widow of J. H. Savage, who has six children. Of late years, Mr. Dickerson has retired from the active life of former years and is enjoying the golden years of his career in a pleasant home in Milton, where he receives the respect and esteem of his entire acquaintanceship, which he so justly merits.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 374-375.
HORACE WALKER. - This well known citizen, whose life we have the pleasure to epitomize for the chronicles of Umatilla county, is a man who has fully merited the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens that from time to time they have taken pleasure in exhibiting by their franchises. Though but thirty-five years of age he has won a political standing by his faithfulness of trust bestowed, wisdom in handling public questions, and fearlessness in championing the cause of his constituency, that bid fair, in no far distant day, to place him among the leaders of his party in his state. He is a stanch Republican, because he is confident the principles of that party are those best for the welfare of the people at large.
Mr. Walker is a native of Ontario, Canada, being born May 14, 1864, and remaining there until 1877 when he came to this county. His residence here has been continuous since that date and his life has been practically formed in this western realm. He owns, with his brother, four hundred and eighty acres of land which they farm to wheat.
The marriage of Mr. Walker and Miss Agnes Jane, daughter of William and Mary (Thompson) Still, occurred on April 27, 1892, and the following children have been born to them, Horace Raymond, Edna Bernice, Grant. In fraternal circles the popularity of our subject is fully sustained, being a member of the Masonic, K. of P., and A. O. U. W. lodges, in which he takes a commendable pride. He has attended many of the county conventions and some of the state, as a delegate. At the last election he was selected for one of the county commissioners, in discharging the duties of which office he has made a very acceptable record, demonstrating to the voters of the county his ability, and opening the door for greater triumphs, which his acumen and probity are sure to accomplish.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 374-375.
HORACE WALKER. - This well known citizen, whose life we have the pleasure to epitomize for the chronicles of Umatilla county, is a man who has fully merited the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens that from time to time they have taken pleasure in exhibiting by their franchises. Though but thirty-five years of age he has won a political standing by his faithfulness of trust bestowed, wisdom in handling public questions, and fearlessness in championing the cause of his constituency, that bid fair, in no far distant day, to place him among the leaders of his party in his state. He is a stanch Republican, because he is confident the principles of that party are those best for the welfare of the people at large.
Mr. Walker is a native of Ontario, Canada, being born May 14, 1864, and remaining there until 1877 when he came to this county. His residence here has been continuous since that date and his life has been practically formed in this western realm. He owns, with his brother, four hundred and eighty acres of land which they farm to wheat.
The marriage of Mr. Walker and Miss Agnes Jane, daughter of William and Mary (Thompson) Still, occurred on April 27, 1892, and the following children have been born to them, Horace Raymond, Edna Bernice, Grant. In fraternal circles the popularity of our subject is fully sustained, being a member of the Masonic, K. of P., and A. O. U. W. lodges, in which he takes a commendable pride. He has attended many of the county conventions and some of the state, as a delegate. At the last election he was selected for one of the county commissioners, in discharging the duties of which office he has made a very acceptable record, demonstrating to the voters of the county his ability, and opening the door for greater triumphs, which his acumen and probity are sure to accomplish.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 354-363.
JOHN N. BAHR.- Some of the most enterprising and reliable citizens of this republic have come from the Anglo-Saxon Empire of Germany, and among that number is the worthy and estimable subject of this sketch, an epitome of whose life is justly incorporated in the records of Umatilla county.
He was born in the “Fatherland” to Jacob H. and Margaret (Clausen) Bahr, on September 17, 1845, and there continued for the first twenty-five years of his life, acquiring a fine education in its excellent schools. In 1870 he left behind the scenes of childhood and sought out the better opportunities of the new world. He first settled in Solano county, California, and began operations as a tiller of the soil. Eight years later he came direct to this county and took a homestead, nine miles northeast from Pendleton, where he still resides. With assiduity he has continued here in the pursuit of agriculture and success has crowned his efforts at every point. His realty holdings have increased until now he is the proprietor of an estate of one thousand acres, which his wise husbandry has made to yield the best returns in wheat. Commensurate with his large estate are the mammoth barn, comfortable residence, well selected orchard and other numerous and substantial improvements.
Miss Katherine McColgan, a native of the state of Maine, and daughter of Dennis and Mary (Cunningham) McColgan, became his bride on July 2, 1878, and to them have been born the following children: Katherine, Ellis, Matha, Maria. Mr. Bahr has always taken and active part in political affairs, realizing the importance of attending to the public matter in the same careful and wise manner that he operates his own business. He is a frequent delegate to the county conventions, and always strives to put forward the men of worth and integrity, although he has never aspired to public office for himself. The Republic party holds to the principles that he believes are the best for the country and hence he co-operates with it. He is a member of the Lutheran church and takes a hearty and active interest in its affairs, while his upright Christian life and sterling principles have won for him the regard and respect of all with whom he has to do.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 354-363.
JOHN N. BAHR.- Some of the most enterprising and reliable citizens of this republic have come from the Anglo-Saxon Empire of Germany, and among that number is the worthy and estimable subject of this sketch, an epitome of whose life is justly incorporated in the records of Umatilla county.
He was born in the “Fatherland” to Jacob H. and Margaret (Clausen) Bahr, on September 17, 1845, and there continued for the first twenty-five years of his life, acquiring a fine education in its excellent schools. In 1870 he left behind the scenes of childhood and sought out the better opportunities of the new world. He first settled in Solano county, California, and began operations as a tiller of the soil. Eight years later he came direct to this county and took a homestead, nine miles northeast from Pendleton, where he still resides. With assiduity he has continued here in the pursuit of agriculture and success has crowned his efforts at every point. His realty holdings have increased until now he is the proprietor of an estate of one thousand acres, which his wise husbandry has made to yield the best returns in wheat. Commensurate with his large estate are the mammoth barn, comfortable residence, well selected orchard and other numerous and substantial improvements.
Miss Katherine McColgan, a native of the state of Maine, and daughter of Dennis and Mary (Cunningham) McColgan, became his bride on July 2, 1878, and to them have been born the following children: Katherine, Ellis, Matha, Maria. Mr. Bahr has always taken and active part in political affairs, realizing the importance of attending to the public matter in the same careful and wise manner that he operates his own business. He is a frequent delegate to the county conventions, and always strives to put forward the men of worth and integrity, although he has never aspired to public office for himself. The Republic party holds to the principles that he believes are the best for the country and hence he co-operates with it. He is a member of the Lutheran church and takes a hearty and active interest in its affairs, while his upright Christian life and sterling principles have won for him the regard and respect of all with whom he has to do.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 354-355.
LEWIS M. HUSON. - Few are now living who came earlier to this western country than this estimable citizen and worthy pioneer whose name we gladly incorporate in this record of Umatilla county. In the early ‘fifties he sought the California gold fields, where for three years he delved for hidden treasure, and at the time of the Fraser river exodus went thither also in the employ of the American Tunnel Company. From that point he returned to Puget Sound and entered the employ of the government as assistant surveyor under Major Tilton. In this capacity he helped to sectionize all of Lewis and Thurston and a part of King counties. From this he turned, in 1858, to Walla Walla and lived there for four years. For twenty years he visited various sections of the country until satisfied with his explorations he came back to Umatilla county and took up a homestead and pre-emption where he now lives, six miles northwest from Helix. Thrift and economy have enabled him to add to his real estate until he now owns one whole section, which he cultivates to wheat principally. The Washington White variety finds favor with him, and his average yield is thirty bushels per acre annually. Sufficient stock for the necessities of the farms is all that he raises. His farm presents the appearance of thrift and wisdom used in its culture. Taste and good judgment are displayed in the improvements, such as a good comfortable residence, substantial outbuildings and necessary equipage.
On February 22, 1853, Miss Jane McMillan and Mr. Huson were married. Her parents were Archibald and Mary J. McMillan. The following children have been born to them: Elizabeth, married to Charles Parish; Neina B., married to C. C. Anderson; Lewis E.; Charles P.; Myrtle, married to C. B. Haun; John C.; William C.; and Pearl and an infant, the last two being dead. His fraternal affiliations are with the Maccabees and the U. F. of F. U. He is also an exempt fireman from the Walla Walla department. It was Mr. Huson who drew the petition for the formation of the First Washington Artillery. In political matters Mr. Huson is widely and favorably known, being a Republican, having once, however, been with the Populists. Ever active in attendance upon the conventions that proper men should be placed upon the tickets, but never accepting office for himself, he was won, in the hearts of the people, an enviable reputation for unselfishness and hearty activity for the good of all.
Mr. Huson was born to Calvin and Betsy (Crego), on April 5, 1836,in New York state. His early education was excellent, attending the Lina Academy and later graduating from the Dundee Academy, and then at the early age of seventeen engaged in teaching in Virginia. The same mental vigor and keen perception that characterized his early years of precocity have ever been leading factors in his life and have stamped him, as he justly deserves, a leader among men.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 354-355.
LEWIS M. HUSON. - Few are now living who came earlier to this western country than this estimable citizen and worthy pioneer whose name we gladly incorporate in this record of Umatilla county. In the early ‘fifties he sought the California gold fields, where for three years he delved for hidden treasure, and at the time of the Fraser river exodus went thither also in the employ of the American Tunnel Company. From that point he returned to Puget Sound and entered the employ of the government as assistant surveyor under Major Tilton. In this capacity he helped to sectionize all of Lewis and Thurston and a part of King counties. From this he turned, in 1858, to Walla Walla and lived there for four years. For twenty years he visited various sections of the country until satisfied with his explorations he came back to Umatilla county and took up a homestead and pre-emption where he now lives, six miles northwest from Helix. Thrift and economy have enabled him to add to his real estate until he now owns one whole section, which he cultivates to wheat principally. The Washington White variety finds favor with him, and his average yield is thirty bushels per acre annually. Sufficient stock for the necessities of the farms is all that he raises. His farm presents the appearance of thrift and wisdom used in its culture. Taste and good judgment are displayed in the improvements, such as a good comfortable residence, substantial outbuildings and necessary equipage.
On February 22, 1853, Miss Jane McMillan and Mr. Huson were married. Her parents were Archibald and Mary J. McMillan. The following children have been born to them: Elizabeth, married to Charles Parish; Neina B., married to C. C. Anderson; Lewis E.; Charles P.; Myrtle, married to C. B. Haun; John C.; William C.; and Pearl and an infant, the last two being dead. His fraternal affiliations are with the Maccabees and the U. F. of F. U. He is also an exempt fireman from the Walla Walla department. It was Mr. Huson who drew the petition for the formation of the First Washington Artillery. In political matters Mr. Huson is widely and favorably known, being a Republican, having once, however, been with the Populists. Ever active in attendance upon the conventions that proper men should be placed upon the tickets, but never accepting office for himself, he was won, in the hearts of the people, an enviable reputation for unselfishness and hearty activity for the good of all.
Mr. Huson was born to Calvin and Betsy (Crego), on April 5, 1836,in New York state. His early education was excellent, attending the Lina Academy and later graduating from the Dundee Academy, and then at the early age of seventeen engaged in teaching in Virginia. The same mental vigor and keen perception that characterized his early years of precocity have ever been leading factors in his life and have stamped him, as he justly deserves, a leader among men.
Friday, February 15, 2008
From a whisper, to a ROAR: The Conservative Majority Project
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 345-346.
CHARLES D. HASCALL.- This esteemed and substantial stockman, an epitome of whose career it is our privilege now to trace, is a man of probity and integrity, who has wrought faithfully within the precincts of Umatilla county, where he stands high in the estimation of all and demeans himself worthy of the confidence placed in him.
In Oneida county, New York, on February 22, 1837, he was born to William C. and Finetta (Storm) Hascall, natives of the same state. When three years of age he was taken to Rutland, Vermont, with the balance of the family, where his father followed farming. Here he received a good education in the public and private schools and assisted his father on his farm until he became of age. His first venture after this time was working for wages, at which he continued for three years, using such rigid economy that he then was enabled to purchase a farm for himself of one hundred acres, near Durham, Maine. For eight years succeeding this he was employed in improving and operating this farm, which he then sold and returned to Rutland and engaged for wages in the marble quarries. For ten years he continued this, and then came to Oregon in 1886, and located on Birch Creek, where he now owns three hundred and twenty acres. This excellent tract he farms mostly to hay for his large herds of cattle, being exceptionally successful in this industry.
On October 11, 1859, he was married to Miss Ellen C. Warner, native of Rutland, Vermont, at which place, also, their wedding occurred. To them have been born the following children: Fred W., Arthur E., James H. and Eugene M.; also Sarah Finetta, deceased, and buried in Pittsford, Vermont. Mr. Hascall and his family are connected with the Baptist church, but since there is no representation of that organization in Pilot Rock, they are identified with true Christian work of whatever denomination. He receives and merits the trust reposed in him, and by his upright life in whatever capacity he is called to move sets forth a fine example for the rising generation. In the affairs that pertain to the welfare of all, such as local, school and political, he manifests a worthy interest, allying himself with the Republican party, believing that is more nearly sets forth the principles he deems proper to set in function.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 345-346.
CHARLES D. HASCALL.- This esteemed and substantial stockman, an epitome of whose career it is our privilege now to trace, is a man of probity and integrity, who has wrought faithfully within the precincts of Umatilla county, where he stands high in the estimation of all and demeans himself worthy of the confidence placed in him.
In Oneida county, New York, on February 22, 1837, he was born to William C. and Finetta (Storm) Hascall, natives of the same state. When three years of age he was taken to Rutland, Vermont, with the balance of the family, where his father followed farming. Here he received a good education in the public and private schools and assisted his father on his farm until he became of age. His first venture after this time was working for wages, at which he continued for three years, using such rigid economy that he then was enabled to purchase a farm for himself of one hundred acres, near Durham, Maine. For eight years succeeding this he was employed in improving and operating this farm, which he then sold and returned to Rutland and engaged for wages in the marble quarries. For ten years he continued this, and then came to Oregon in 1886, and located on Birch Creek, where he now owns three hundred and twenty acres. This excellent tract he farms mostly to hay for his large herds of cattle, being exceptionally successful in this industry.
On October 11, 1859, he was married to Miss Ellen C. Warner, native of Rutland, Vermont, at which place, also, their wedding occurred. To them have been born the following children: Fred W., Arthur E., James H. and Eugene M.; also Sarah Finetta, deceased, and buried in Pittsford, Vermont. Mr. Hascall and his family are connected with the Baptist church, but since there is no representation of that organization in Pilot Rock, they are identified with true Christian work of whatever denomination. He receives and merits the trust reposed in him, and by his upright life in whatever capacity he is called to move sets forth a fine example for the rising generation. In the affairs that pertain to the welfare of all, such as local, school and political, he manifests a worthy interest, allying himself with the Republican party, believing that is more nearly sets forth the principles he deems proper to set in function.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 342-343.
ROBERT JAMIESON.--This prosperous farmer and banker and representative citizen of Umatilla county has long been noted for his enterprise in business and for his public-spirited interest in the welfare of the community in which he has lived. Inasmuch as it is the province of this work, among other things, to preserve brief biographical records of the founders and builders of the county and those who have materially contributed toward its progress, it is but consistent that a brief review of this gentleman be here given.
Mr. Jamieson was born in the province of Ontario, Canada West, as it was formerly called. His parents, John and Jane (Hastie) Jamieson, both natives of Scotland, were old pioneers of Oregon, having come to Marion county as early as 1860. They settled on a farm on the bank of a river, and
were “washed out” during the winter of 1861-2.
After a residence of a year there our subject went to the Boise mines, bent upon digging a fortune out of the ground. He was not successful, however, so wisely determined to try his hand in another part and at a different occupation. So he came to Walla Walla, Washington, and entered the employ of Snyder & Reed, in whose sawmill he worked for four years. With the savings of this long continued service he purchased a farm near Weston, which is still his and which he is now farming to wheat.
In 1892 Mr. Jamieson assisted in the organization of the Farmers’ Bank of Weston, of which he has ever since been president. It is a prosperous and substantial financial concern, reflecting credit upon its management, and especially upon its efficient head officer. Mr. Jamieson is also agent at Weston for the Pacific Elevator Company and has been for the past six years.
Our subject has ever taken a deep interest in politics, attending many Republican conventions. No desire for personal aggrandizement or preferment animates him, however, for he has invariably refused office whenever it has been offered to him.
Fraternally Mr. Jamieson is affiliated with the time-honored and world-wide order of Free Masons, and with that excellent insurance order, the Workmen, in both of which he is quite prominent. In Umatilla county, Oregon, in 1879, he married Miss Jennie Walker, a daughter of John and Jane Walker, natives of Scotland. Their union has been blessed by the advent of two children, Willie and Ethel J. Mrs. Jamieson came from Canada in 1877.
Every Wednesday/Thursday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 342-343.
ROBERT JAMIESON.--This prosperous farmer and banker and representative citizen of Umatilla county has long been noted for his enterprise in business and for his public-spirited interest in the welfare of the community in which he has lived. Inasmuch as it is the province of this work, among other things, to preserve brief biographical records of the founders and builders of the county and those who have materially contributed toward its progress, it is but consistent that a brief review of this gentleman be here given.
Mr. Jamieson was born in the province of Ontario, Canada West, as it was formerly called. His parents, John and Jane (Hastie) Jamieson, both natives of Scotland, were old pioneers of Oregon, having come to Marion county as early as 1860. They settled on a farm on the bank of a river, and
were “washed out” during the winter of 1861-2.
After a residence of a year there our subject went to the Boise mines, bent upon digging a fortune out of the ground. He was not successful, however, so wisely determined to try his hand in another part and at a different occupation. So he came to Walla Walla, Washington, and entered the employ of Snyder & Reed, in whose sawmill he worked for four years. With the savings of this long continued service he purchased a farm near Weston, which is still his and which he is now farming to wheat.
In 1892 Mr. Jamieson assisted in the organization of the Farmers’ Bank of Weston, of which he has ever since been president. It is a prosperous and substantial financial concern, reflecting credit upon its management, and especially upon its efficient head officer. Mr. Jamieson is also agent at Weston for the Pacific Elevator Company and has been for the past six years.
Our subject has ever taken a deep interest in politics, attending many Republican conventions. No desire for personal aggrandizement or preferment animates him, however, for he has invariably refused office whenever it has been offered to him.
Fraternally Mr. Jamieson is affiliated with the time-honored and world-wide order of Free Masons, and with that excellent insurance order, the Workmen, in both of which he is quite prominent. In Umatilla county, Oregon, in 1879, he married Miss Jennie Walker, a daughter of John and Jane Walker, natives of Scotland. Their union has been blessed by the advent of two children, Willie and Ethel J. Mrs. Jamieson came from Canada in 1877.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Dorchester is coming February 29th - March 2nd in Seaside, OR
Dorchester XLIV is coming February 29th to March 2nd, 2008 at the Seaside, Oregon Convention Center. Dorchester is America's oldest annual political convention, where "Politics IS Fun!" is the mantra. Please join our friends at Dorchester. Register now, at:
http://dorchester.org/
Many opportunities exist, for online Republican Professional Development. Please review some of the following web-based resources:
"Are you talking to me?", A Guide to Reaching Young Voters, from the Harvard University Institute of Politics.
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/pdfs/IOP_Voters_Guide.pdf
The Voter Registration and Mobilization Guide, from the Harvard University Institute of Politics (September 2006).
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/pdfs/voter_registration_guide.pdf
A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting, from the Harvard University Institute of Politics (2008).
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/pdfs/absentee_ballot_guide.pdf
GOPAC's 2004 Get-Out-The-Vote guide:
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/GOTV.pdf
GOPAC's "Precinct Leader Get Out the Vote Handbook":
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Precinct.pdf
GOPAC's "Money" (A Step-by-Step Guide to Raise the Necessary Capital for Winning Your Campaign):
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Money.pdf
GOPAC's "Winning Habits of Successful Legislators":
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Winning.pdf
Oregon Republican League Blogspot: Oregon Republican History Project in Effect
http://www.oregonrepublicanleague.blogspot.com
NW Republican Blogspot: "where Republicans in the Pacific NW can come to share ideas, news and of course read those of our distinguished stable of contributors"
http://www.nwrepublican.blogspot.com/
Oregon Republican Party:
http://orgop.org/
http://dorchester.org/
Many opportunities exist, for online Republican Professional Development. Please review some of the following web-based resources:
"Are you talking to me?", A Guide to Reaching Young Voters, from the Harvard University Institute of Politics.
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/pdfs/IOP_Voters_Guide.pdf
The Voter Registration and Mobilization Guide, from the Harvard University Institute of Politics (September 2006).
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/pdfs/voter_registration_guide.pdf
A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting, from the Harvard University Institute of Politics (2008).
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/pdfs/absentee_ballot_guide.pdf
GOPAC's 2004 Get-Out-The-Vote guide:
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/GOTV.pdf
GOPAC's "Precinct Leader Get Out the Vote Handbook":
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Precinct.pdf
GOPAC's "Money" (A Step-by-Step Guide to Raise the Necessary Capital for Winning Your Campaign):
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Money.pdf
GOPAC's "Winning Habits of Successful Legislators":
http://grahamsgrassroots.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Winning.pdf
Oregon Republican League Blogspot: Oregon Republican History Project in Effect
http://www.oregonrepublicanleague.blogspot.com
NW Republican Blogspot: "where Republicans in the Pacific NW can come to share ideas, news and of course read those of our distinguished stable of contributors"
http://www.nwrepublican.blogspot.com/
Oregon Republican Party:
http://orgop.org/
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 542-543.
HON. JOSIAH S. BOOTHBY. The venerable Civil War veteran, pioneer citizen of Oregon and able politician and statesman, whose career it is now our task to present in brief outline, was born in Brown county, Ohio, in October, 1824, his parents being Josiah and Mary (Rounds) Boothby. His mother died when he was two weeks old, and at the age of six he was deprived by death of his father also. He then went to Illinois to live with an older brother. At a very early age he began the struggle of life as a cabin boy on the Mississippi River, and at the age of nineteen he began learning the trade of an engineer. In 1849, he went to Kansas, whence he was driven by the drouth(sic). His next place of abode was in the vicinity of Alexandria, Missouri where he continued to reside until the outbreak of the war in 1861. He then moved his family to Illinois and himself enlisted in Company F, Seventh Missouri infantry. During his four years of service he fought under Colonel Stevens, General Logan and General Grant, participating in twenty-two regular battles. As illustrating the danger of the service in which he was engaged we may say that out of the twelve hundred enlisted men who constituted his regiment, only one hundred and thirty-four were left at the end of the war.
At the close of the hostilities, Mr. Boothby returned to Illinois. Subsequently he went to Kansas, locating in Howard county where for a number of years he was engaged in farming and milling. He ultimately moved to Leavenworth county, whence in 1879 he came to Monmouth in the Willamette valley, and he states that at the time of his arrival there his worldly wealth consisted of three nickels. He set to work vigorously to retrieve his lost fortune, achieving at least fair success in the effort. In 1883 he came to Lexington, took land and engaged in raising wheat and cattle, and to these kindred occupations he has devoted himself continuously since.
In 1894 our subject's public spirit and abilities received a fitting reward in his election to the state legislature. While endeavoring to faithfully represent his constituency he felt it incumbent upon him to throw his influence in favor of the coinage of America's silver on a basis which would, in his opinion, keep it on a par with gold. He made a hard fight to have the Columbia river opened by the state so that farmers of the Inland Empire might be relieved of excessive freight charges. He also sought energetically and successfully to defeat the re-election of Senator Dolph.
Mr. Boothby was married first in Illinois in 1844, the lady being Elizabeth Peyton, a native of Tennessee, who died in 1867, leaving four children; Samantha, now deceased; John C., a resident of Kansas; Mary J. in Spokane, Washington and Josiah T., a farmer near Lexington.
In 1867, in Coles county, Illinois, he a second time took upon himself the bonds of matrimony, the lady being Susan J. Yates, a native of Illinois. To this union there have been born three children, namely; Grant, in Missouri; Luella B., wife of Charles Beymer, but now deceased; one infant that died. In 1899, he sold his farm to his son and moved into Lexington, where he bought a comfortable home and is spending the golden years of his life. It was through his influence that the Methodist society of Lexington was organized and he has been one of the leaders in the enterprise of erecting the commodations(sic) and tasty church edifice that they now occupy. He and his wife are leading members of this church and are highly respected and beloved by all.
Every Wednesday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 542-543.
HON. JOSIAH S. BOOTHBY. The venerable Civil War veteran, pioneer citizen of Oregon and able politician and statesman, whose career it is now our task to present in brief outline, was born in Brown county, Ohio, in October, 1824, his parents being Josiah and Mary (Rounds) Boothby. His mother died when he was two weeks old, and at the age of six he was deprived by death of his father also. He then went to Illinois to live with an older brother. At a very early age he began the struggle of life as a cabin boy on the Mississippi River, and at the age of nineteen he began learning the trade of an engineer. In 1849, he went to Kansas, whence he was driven by the drouth(sic). His next place of abode was in the vicinity of Alexandria, Missouri where he continued to reside until the outbreak of the war in 1861. He then moved his family to Illinois and himself enlisted in Company F, Seventh Missouri infantry. During his four years of service he fought under Colonel Stevens, General Logan and General Grant, participating in twenty-two regular battles. As illustrating the danger of the service in which he was engaged we may say that out of the twelve hundred enlisted men who constituted his regiment, only one hundred and thirty-four were left at the end of the war.
At the close of the hostilities, Mr. Boothby returned to Illinois. Subsequently he went to Kansas, locating in Howard county where for a number of years he was engaged in farming and milling. He ultimately moved to Leavenworth county, whence in 1879 he came to Monmouth in the Willamette valley, and he states that at the time of his arrival there his worldly wealth consisted of three nickels. He set to work vigorously to retrieve his lost fortune, achieving at least fair success in the effort. In 1883 he came to Lexington, took land and engaged in raising wheat and cattle, and to these kindred occupations he has devoted himself continuously since.
In 1894 our subject's public spirit and abilities received a fitting reward in his election to the state legislature. While endeavoring to faithfully represent his constituency he felt it incumbent upon him to throw his influence in favor of the coinage of America's silver on a basis which would, in his opinion, keep it on a par with gold. He made a hard fight to have the Columbia river opened by the state so that farmers of the Inland Empire might be relieved of excessive freight charges. He also sought energetically and successfully to defeat the re-election of Senator Dolph.
Mr. Boothby was married first in Illinois in 1844, the lady being Elizabeth Peyton, a native of Tennessee, who died in 1867, leaving four children; Samantha, now deceased; John C., a resident of Kansas; Mary J. in Spokane, Washington and Josiah T., a farmer near Lexington.
In 1867, in Coles county, Illinois, he a second time took upon himself the bonds of matrimony, the lady being Susan J. Yates, a native of Illinois. To this union there have been born three children, namely; Grant, in Missouri; Luella B., wife of Charles Beymer, but now deceased; one infant that died. In 1899, he sold his farm to his son and moved into Lexington, where he bought a comfortable home and is spending the golden years of his life. It was through his influence that the Methodist society of Lexington was organized and he has been one of the leaders in the enterprise of erecting the commodations(sic) and tasty church edifice that they now occupy. He and his wife are leading members of this church and are highly respected and beloved by all.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 335-336.
HON. JOHN S. GURDANE. - It is with pleasure that we incorporate in this volume an epitome of the career of the substantial citizen and worthy gentleman whose name initiates this paragraph, and whose life of activity and enterprise has been so filled with interesting incident and stirring adventure that it is a matter of regret that we are unable, on account of lack of space, to more fully detail the same. Especial note should be made of the excellent record that Mr. Gurdane made during the late Civil War, making sacrifice to offer his service in defense of the country and then demeaning himself with such courage and intrepid valor that few equal and none exceed his brilliant military career.
Mr. Gurdane is the son of John Sylvester and Elizabeth (Batie) Gurdane, natives of Scotland, and was born on the sea off Sandy Hook, while his parents were en route to the United States, the date being May 4, 1824. His early days were spent in New York and Canada, and while but a small child was adopted by Thomas and Elizabeth Lundy, and at the age of fifteen took up a seafaring life. Thirty years were spent in this occupation, during which time he visited every port of any consequence in the world at that time. In 1846 he enlisted in the United States navy, serving there for five years and four months. He filled all of the offices in the merchant marine, and at one time owned a half interest in a good vessel, being captain and manager of the same. In the heavy gales of 1859 the ship and all of its cargo went down, entailing upon Mr. Gurdane the entire loss of everything he possessed in the way of worldly goods. Following this disaster he borrowed from a friend, J. I. Case, sufficient money to keep his family and then repaired to Mobile, Alabama, working as captain on a lighter of $125 per month until the war broke out, leaving there on the last mail steamer that sailed for the north. After visiting his family in Racine, Wisconsin, he took service as first mate on the Sweepstakes, continuing there at a salary of $80 per month until September, 1861, at which time he resigned this position and enlisted in Company E, Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry, officered by Captain Waldo, Colonel Wood, Lieutenant Colonel Messmore and Major Hancock. His first fighting was skirmishing at Fort Donelson, and the first heavy battle was at Shiloh, where they suffered heavy loss, Captain Waldo being killed and the other officers wounded. Following this he participated in the siege of Corinth, then fought at Iuka, and in the fall of 1862 was two days in the battle of Corinth, and then a few weeks later did valiant service in the battle of Cold Water in the Mississippi valley. The following year he fought in the battle of Port Gibson, also in the battle of Raymond, Champion Hills, and a Black River. He was in the heavy charge at Vicksburg on May 22nd, when his company went in with three hundred and seventy-seven men and ten minutes later came out with a loss of one hundred and seven men, he being wounded. In November, 1863, he re-enlisted in the veteran service, taking place in the same company. After a thirty days' furlough at home, he went to Lookout Mountain, participating in all of the heavy battles to Big Shantee, being able to hear the musketry and cannonading for ninety days thereafter. On July 22, 1864, he was in the battle of Peach Creek, was on Leggitt Hill, with General Leggitt in the Seventeenth Army Corps, near where General McPherson was killed, the brigade commander being also badly wounded in that fight. Here his gun was shot out of his hands and a bullet struck his cartridge box, shocking him pretty badly, but he secured another gun and continued in the fight. Following this they marched to Eastport, and after the fall of Atlanta they proceeded to Jonesboro and fought a heavy battle, and then joined Sherman's forces to the sea, where he was put in charge of the pontoon construction, assisting to lay them all of the way. Following the fall of Fort McAllister they marched from Savannah to Raleigh, North Carolina, skirmishing much of the way, as the crossing of every stream was contested. After this they went to Alexander and prepared for the grand review at Washington. He was mustered out at Mobile, Alabama, in the fall of 1865.
Returning to his family, he remained for two days, and then shipped as first mate on the William Vanderbilt, laying her up on December 5, in Buffalo. Returning home, he immediately engaged to ship wagons for Mitchell, Lewis & Company, and the following March removed to Shelby county, Missouri, and took up farming, it being his first experience in that occupation. He followed this and railroading until the spring of 1882, when he organized a company and crossed the plains to this county, landing in Pendleton on August 18, 1882, and camped where Byers' warehouse now stands. Late he settled on a place in Little Potts, using his soldier's right to gain title from the government. Here he continued for seventeen years, raising cattle and feeding stock sheep in the winter, until recently, when he sold his place and bought a residence in the Riverside addition to Pendleton, where he now resides.
Mr. Gurdane has always been active in the political realm, having frequently served in the state conventions an nearly all of the county conventions, and is at the present time state central committeeman from this county, being allied with the Republican party. In 1894 he was elected to the state legislature, where he made a commendable record and so wrought for the interests of his constituency that they
rewarded him by electing him as his own successor, and he was enabled to give another term of efficient and faithful service.
He was married on October 15, 1856, to Miss Janette, daughter of William and Ann (Cavin) Smith, and they have been blessed with the advent of the following children: Ann Jane, Douglas C., Nettie A., John W. (deceased). On may 20, 1866, Mrs. Gurdane died.
On October 9, 1867, Mr. Gurdane contracted a second marriage, the lady then becoming his wife was Miss Celia McBroom, and from this union one child has been the issue, Thomas B. Mr. Gurdane is a member of the Methodist church, South, and is especially active in the support of its interest, being an ardent advocate of the faith which he has embraced. He also affiliates with the I. O. O. F. and the G. A. R. Mr. Gurdane has shown himself a worthy and typical man in every relation of life, manifesting rare ability and sterling integrity throughout.
Every Wednesday, the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County & Morrow County, by Colonel William Parsons and W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the State of Oregon. W. H. Lever, Spokane, WA, (1902), p. 335-336.
HON. JOHN S. GURDANE. - It is with pleasure that we incorporate in this volume an epitome of the career of the substantial citizen and worthy gentleman whose name initiates this paragraph, and whose life of activity and enterprise has been so filled with interesting incident and stirring adventure that it is a matter of regret that we are unable, on account of lack of space, to more fully detail the same. Especial note should be made of the excellent record that Mr. Gurdane made during the late Civil War, making sacrifice to offer his service in defense of the country and then demeaning himself with such courage and intrepid valor that few equal and none exceed his brilliant military career.
Mr. Gurdane is the son of John Sylvester and Elizabeth (Batie) Gurdane, natives of Scotland, and was born on the sea off Sandy Hook, while his parents were en route to the United States, the date being May 4, 1824. His early days were spent in New York and Canada, and while but a small child was adopted by Thomas and Elizabeth Lundy, and at the age of fifteen took up a seafaring life. Thirty years were spent in this occupation, during which time he visited every port of any consequence in the world at that time. In 1846 he enlisted in the United States navy, serving there for five years and four months. He filled all of the offices in the merchant marine, and at one time owned a half interest in a good vessel, being captain and manager of the same. In the heavy gales of 1859 the ship and all of its cargo went down, entailing upon Mr. Gurdane the entire loss of everything he possessed in the way of worldly goods. Following this disaster he borrowed from a friend, J. I. Case, sufficient money to keep his family and then repaired to Mobile, Alabama, working as captain on a lighter of $125 per month until the war broke out, leaving there on the last mail steamer that sailed for the north. After visiting his family in Racine, Wisconsin, he took service as first mate on the Sweepstakes, continuing there at a salary of $80 per month until September, 1861, at which time he resigned this position and enlisted in Company E, Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry, officered by Captain Waldo, Colonel Wood, Lieutenant Colonel Messmore and Major Hancock. His first fighting was skirmishing at Fort Donelson, and the first heavy battle was at Shiloh, where they suffered heavy loss, Captain Waldo being killed and the other officers wounded. Following this he participated in the siege of Corinth, then fought at Iuka, and in the fall of 1862 was two days in the battle of Corinth, and then a few weeks later did valiant service in the battle of Cold Water in the Mississippi valley. The following year he fought in the battle of Port Gibson, also in the battle of Raymond, Champion Hills, and a Black River. He was in the heavy charge at Vicksburg on May 22nd, when his company went in with three hundred and seventy-seven men and ten minutes later came out with a loss of one hundred and seven men, he being wounded. In November, 1863, he re-enlisted in the veteran service, taking place in the same company. After a thirty days' furlough at home, he went to Lookout Mountain, participating in all of the heavy battles to Big Shantee, being able to hear the musketry and cannonading for ninety days thereafter. On July 22, 1864, he was in the battle of Peach Creek, was on Leggitt Hill, with General Leggitt in the Seventeenth Army Corps, near where General McPherson was killed, the brigade commander being also badly wounded in that fight. Here his gun was shot out of his hands and a bullet struck his cartridge box, shocking him pretty badly, but he secured another gun and continued in the fight. Following this they marched to Eastport, and after the fall of Atlanta they proceeded to Jonesboro and fought a heavy battle, and then joined Sherman's forces to the sea, where he was put in charge of the pontoon construction, assisting to lay them all of the way. Following the fall of Fort McAllister they marched from Savannah to Raleigh, North Carolina, skirmishing much of the way, as the crossing of every stream was contested. After this they went to Alexander and prepared for the grand review at Washington. He was mustered out at Mobile, Alabama, in the fall of 1865.
Returning to his family, he remained for two days, and then shipped as first mate on the William Vanderbilt, laying her up on December 5, in Buffalo. Returning home, he immediately engaged to ship wagons for Mitchell, Lewis & Company, and the following March removed to Shelby county, Missouri, and took up farming, it being his first experience in that occupation. He followed this and railroading until the spring of 1882, when he organized a company and crossed the plains to this county, landing in Pendleton on August 18, 1882, and camped where Byers' warehouse now stands. Late he settled on a place in Little Potts, using his soldier's right to gain title from the government. Here he continued for seventeen years, raising cattle and feeding stock sheep in the winter, until recently, when he sold his place and bought a residence in the Riverside addition to Pendleton, where he now resides.
Mr. Gurdane has always been active in the political realm, having frequently served in the state conventions an nearly all of the county conventions, and is at the present time state central committeeman from this county, being allied with the Republican party. In 1894 he was elected to the state legislature, where he made a commendable record and so wrought for the interests of his constituency that they
rewarded him by electing him as his own successor, and he was enabled to give another term of efficient and faithful service.
He was married on October 15, 1856, to Miss Janette, daughter of William and Ann (Cavin) Smith, and they have been blessed with the advent of the following children: Ann Jane, Douglas C., Nettie A., John W. (deceased). On may 20, 1866, Mrs. Gurdane died.
On October 9, 1867, Mr. Gurdane contracted a second marriage, the lady then becoming his wife was Miss Celia McBroom, and from this union one child has been the issue, Thomas B. Mr. Gurdane is a member of the Methodist church, South, and is especially active in the support of its interest, being an ardent advocate of the faith which he has embraced. He also affiliates with the I. O. O. F. and the G. A. R. Mr. Gurdane has shown himself a worthy and typical man in every relation of life, manifesting rare ability and sterling integrity throughout.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday (still traveling), the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000605
WILSON, Joseph Gardner, (1826 - 1873)
WILSON, Joseph Gardner, (cousin of James Willis Nesmith), a Representative from Oregon; born in Acworth, Sullivan County, N.H., December 13, 1826; moved with his parents to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1828 and later to a farm near Reading, Hamilton County; attended the district schools until 1840 and Cary’s Academy from 1840 to 1842; was graduated from Marietta (Ohio) College in 1846; professor in Farmer’s College, near Cincinnati, in 1849; was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1852 and was admitted to the bar; moved to Oregon Territory in 1852 and commenced the practice of law in Salem, Oreg.; clerk of the Territorial legislature in 1853; first secretary of the Willamette Woolen Co. when it was established in 1854; prosecuting attorney of Marion County 1860-1862; associate judge of the State supreme court 1864-1866 and 1868-1870; unsuccessful candidate for election in 1870 to the Forty-second Congress; resumed the practice of his profession; elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress and served from March 4, 1873, until his death in Marietta, Ohio, July 2, 1873; interment in Pioneer Cemetery, The Dalles, Oreg.
Every Wednesday (still traveling), the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000605
WILSON, Joseph Gardner, (1826 - 1873)
WILSON, Joseph Gardner, (cousin of James Willis Nesmith), a Representative from Oregon; born in Acworth, Sullivan County, N.H., December 13, 1826; moved with his parents to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1828 and later to a farm near Reading, Hamilton County; attended the district schools until 1840 and Cary’s Academy from 1840 to 1842; was graduated from Marietta (Ohio) College in 1846; professor in Farmer’s College, near Cincinnati, in 1849; was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1852 and was admitted to the bar; moved to Oregon Territory in 1852 and commenced the practice of law in Salem, Oreg.; clerk of the Territorial legislature in 1853; first secretary of the Willamette Woolen Co. when it was established in 1854; prosecuting attorney of Marion County 1860-1862; associate judge of the State supreme court 1864-1866 and 1868-1870; unsuccessful candidate for election in 1870 to the Forty-second Congress; resumed the practice of his profession; elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress and served from March 4, 1873, until his death in Marietta, Ohio, July 2, 1873; interment in Pioneer Cemetery, The Dalles, Oreg.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Oregon Republican League: History 104 Biographies
Every Wednesday (we're late!), the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000552
WILLIAMSON, John Newton, (1855 - 1943)
WILLIAMSON, John Newton, a Representative from Oregon; born near Junction City, Lane County, Oreg., November 8, 1855; attended the country schools; attended Willamette University, Salem, Oreg.; moved to Prineville, Oreg., and engaged in livestock raising; sheriff of Cook County 1886-1888; member of the State house of representatives 1888-1898; served in the State senate 1900-1902; elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1903-March 3, 1907); declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1906; engaged in stock raising and agricultural pursuits; appointed postmaster at Prineville, Cook County, Oreg., March 21, 1922; reappointed on May 18, 1926, and served until June 30, 1934, when he retired to his farm in Central Oregon; died in Prineville, Oreg., August 29, 1943; interment in the Masonic Cemetery.
Every Wednesday (we're late!), the Oregon Republican League will post the biographies of important figures, in the League's/State of Oregon's history. Feel free to comment or share stories of your family's Republican affiliation.
http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000552
WILLIAMSON, John Newton, (1855 - 1943)
WILLIAMSON, John Newton, a Representative from Oregon; born near Junction City, Lane County, Oreg., November 8, 1855; attended the country schools; attended Willamette University, Salem, Oreg.; moved to Prineville, Oreg., and engaged in livestock raising; sheriff of Cook County 1886-1888; member of the State house of representatives 1888-1898; served in the State senate 1900-1902; elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1903-March 3, 1907); declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1906; engaged in stock raising and agricultural pursuits; appointed postmaster at Prineville, Cook County, Oreg., March 21, 1922; reappointed on May 18, 1926, and served until June 30, 1934, when he retired to his farm in Central Oregon; died in Prineville, Oreg., August 29, 1943; interment in the Masonic Cemetery.
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