Fruitland Washington

Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

Shoalwater Reserve, Nisqually Agency

The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe resides in Pacific County, Washington, near Willapa Bay. Established by a Presidential Executive Order in 1866, their reservation encompasses 355 acres. The tribe, federally recognized since 1971, comprises descendants of various Native American groups, including the Lower Chehalis and Chinook. Historically, the tribe preserved their land and cultural practices by refusing an unfavorable treaty in 1855, thereby maintaining their fishing and hunting rights. The tribe’s constitution, ratified in 1971, solidified their sovereignty and aimed to protect tribal resources and identity.

Mullen, Maatilda M. “Tillie” Rutzer Mrs. – Obituary

Matilda M. “Tillie” Mullen, 85, of Baker City, passed away on November 16, 2000. Born on May 15, 1915, in Bend, she had deep roots in Oregon and Washington. Tillie was married three times, with notable contributions as a mother, farmer, and community member. She operated a store and served in various local roles. Her legacy includes her sons, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, alongside a network of extended family. Tillie was predeceased by her daughter, several relatives, and her husbands.