Canemah Oregon

Biography of Hon. Peter Paquet

Hon. Peter Paquet, born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1839, emigrated to Oregon with his family in 1852. After enduring a challenging journey marked by the hardships of prairie life, they settled in Portland before moving to Canemah and eventually to the Paquet Donation claim. A notable figure in Oregon’s political landscape, he served multiple terms in the legislature, city council, and as mayor of Oregon City. Paquet was also a successful contractor and builder, contributing significantly to the state’s infrastructure. He was married to Sarah E. Hamilton and had three children.

Biography of Francis Xavier Paquet

Francis Xavier Paquet, born on January 15, 1811, in Quebec, was the sixteenth child of Joseph and Marie Madaline Paquet. Apprenticed in shipbuilding, he emigrated to the U.S. at seventeen, working for the American Fur Company. He later joined the lead mining industry and served in the Black Hawk War, earning commendation from General Scott. Married to Marie Louise Lannadier de Langdeau in 1836, the couple moved to Oregon in 1852, where they became prominent figures with a large family, contributing to their community’s development.

Biography of William Elliott

William Elliott, born on September 14, 1815, in Knox County, Indiana, became a prominent figure in Western Oregon after moving with an uncle to Missouri. He served as a soldier in the Florida War, married Nancy Sconce in 1838, and settled in Oregon after a perilous journey in 1846. Elliott actively contributed to agriculture, education, and public enterprises, notably during the Cayuse War and the Yakima War. He later moved to Canemah and now resides with his daughter, reflecting on his impactful life.