Category Archives: Featured Obituary

Ella Philippi dies in Eugene OR 1905

“Miss Ella Philippi died at the home of Henry Philippi at East Fourteenth and Oak Streets, Eugene, October 22, 1905 after an illness of a year’s duration from a complication of ailments.  The deceased was born in Clasksville, Iowa, November … Continue reading

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Dr James McBride Oregon Pioneer passes in Saint Helens Oregon 1875

“Dr. James McBride, who died at  St. Helens on Friday last, was one of the early settlers of Oregon, and was for many years a man of prominence in public affairs.  He was born in Tennessee, removed to Missouri in … Continue reading

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Mrs. Nancy J Stowell. Oregon Pioneer dies in Eugene Oregon May 8, 1900

“Mrs. Nancy J. Stowell died Tuesday May 8, 1900, at her home in Eugene from the effect of a paralytic stroke received about six months ago.  Mrs. Stowell was well known and highly respected in Eugene, having been a member … Continue reading

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Son of P.K. Smith died – gun accident 1894

Warning: extremely graphic details of this terrible accident.  Unfortunately, over a 125 years later, accidental shootings like this continue to be a reality.  The Oregon State Journal (Eugene), Jun 30, 1894, pg. 5, col. 4 “Shot His Brother’s Head off … Continue reading

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Mrs. Ester Ann Vaughn White dies April 26, 1900 at 46 years

“Mrs.  J. W. White Mrs. J.W. White died at her home in West Eugene Thursday morning, April 26, 1900, being aged 46 years.  Mrs. White was born in Green County Kentucky, in 1854 afterwards being taken with her parents to … Continue reading

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Oregon Pioneer of 1858 Hugh Walker dies April 10th, 1900 Lane County Oregon

Died. Hugh M [Marion] Walker died at the family residence at Springfield Tuesday morning after an illness of several months, aged 78 years, 3 months and 8 days.  Deceased was one of the best known pioneers of this state and … Continue reading

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John Higgins Killed in logging accident 1900

“A Man Killed John Higgins Struck by Falling Tree at Wendling   About 11 o’clock Tuesday morning John Higgins who has been in the employ of the Booth-Kelley Lumber Company felling logs near the Wendling mill, was struck by the … Continue reading

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Zachary T Moore Oregon Pioneer dies 1906

“Zachariah Moore died at Springfield, Friday evening, June 8, 1906, in his 59th year, having been born at Port Gibson, Mississippi, Jan 7, 1847.  He came to the Pacific Coast with his parent around Cape Horn in 1849 and lived … Continue reading

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Olive Haight, Died at the Residence of her Husband – March 12, 1904

“Died – At the residence of her husband, three miles southwest of Junction City, March 12, 1904, Mrs. Wesley Haight, aged 56 years, 4 months and 15 days.  Mrs. Haight’s maiden name was Miss Olive Wood and was born in … Continue reading

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Isaac Stull Swearingen Oregon Pioneer dies 1884

“Obituary. Isaac Stull Swearingen, was born Sept 2, 1812 in Kentucky; about 1830 he moved to Vermillion county, Illinois.  He was married Nov 22, 1848, to Miss Evaline Boyd, and lived to have had ten children, five of whom are … Continue reading

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