Category Archives: Springfield History

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

Posted on November 28, 2018 by gtoftdahl

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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Robbery and burglary run rampant in Lane County Oregon August 1894

Posted on June 12, 2017 by gtoftdahl

“Robbery and burglary seem to have been rampant in Lane County last Saturday and Sunday.  A very bold robbery is reported to have occurred just east of Eugene last Sunday night and although the highwaymen only got $ 3.43 and … Continue reading →

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Edward Brabham Dies Nov 25, 1895 in Hunting Accident

Posted on February 19, 2014 by gtoftdahl

“Edward Brabham accidentally shot himself while out hunting near Springfield Monday [Nov 25, 1895]*. While getting over a fence the gun was accidentally discharged, the contents entering his side in the region of the heart. The young man was about … Continue reading →

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Abraham Landess*, Oregon Pioneer dies

Posted on January 16, 2013 by gtoftdahl

“Abraham Landess, Of Eugene. The following write-up, accompanied by a picture of this well-known pioneer of our town, appeared in Friday’s Oregonian – Feb 24, 1899. EUGENE, Feb. 23. — Abraham Landess, of this city, who is one of the … Continue reading →

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John Kelly Oregon Pioneer dies

Posted on June 6, 2012 by gtoftdahl

“Death of John Kelly. Yesterday afternoon, in Eugene, there passed from this life one of Lane county’s most highly respected pioneers and honored citizens in the person of John Kelly, who died at his home on west Sixth street, aged … Continue reading →

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