The GFO Research Library has more than 60,000 holdings for all of the United States and many locations around the world, with particular strengths in the Pacific Northwest, Virginia, and French Canada. They have also placed online a variety of different indexes which users can search. While largely focused on Oregon and the communities within the state, it does have some non-Oregon based genealogy information online.
In 1906, Charles E. McChesney compiled a list of the Lower Chinook, Kathlamet, Tillamook, and Clatsop Indians, along with their heirs, who had treaty agreements with the U.S. government since 1851. The document includes numerous names and corresponding addresses across various locations, such as Oregon, Washington, and California. This registration underscores the ongoing recognition of these tribes and serves as an important historical record of their existence and relocations during that period.
Mug Books of the past have been replaced by computer databases now, but back before the days of computers and databases, they served as an effective method for Police Departments to keep track of past criminals and wanted people. The Sacramento Police Department has generously provided these scanned images to archive.org for free access to everyone. If you are not aware if one of your ancestors may have been arrested for a crime, then I suggest you first search the newspaper records available online for free of Sacramento California, so that you have a year span to choose from. Unless you’re like me and just like perusing the old mug shots…
Dr. Leo J. Flanagan is a prominent physician and surgeon practicing in South San Francisco, having moved from a successful practice in San Francisco to capitalize on the region’s growth potential. Born in Napa, California, on August 6, 1885, he graduated from Santa Clara College and completed his medical training at Johnstown University. With experience as a resident physician at various hospitals and as part of the San Francisco emergency service, Dr. Flanagan is also involved in several fraternal organizations and married in Portland in 1913.
Lyall Keith, aged 66, passed away on February 9, 1970, in Walton, Oregon. Born on November 13, 1903, in Portland, he had lived in Lane County for over three decades. He married Edith Bilyeu on December 24, 1930, in Albany. Survived by his wife and half brother Gordon Keith, Lyall was also a member of the Eugene Moose Lodge. Funeral services are scheduled for February 12 at Poole-Larsen Chapel, followed by private cremation and interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Ormond R. Bean, a retired Portland City Commissioner, passed away at 89 due to natural causes. He served in various capacities over 31 years, including on the Portland City Council and as Oregon Public Utility Commissioner, while also contributing to wartime transportation efforts during WWII. Known for his integrity and calm demeanor, he was respected by colleagues and the community. Bean graduated from the University of Oregon and had a notable career in municipal finance. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
In 1849, the vessel Madonna under Captain Couch significantly contributed to Portland’s early commerce by successfully transporting goods from New York to San Francisco. After returning to Portland, Couch initiated the surveying of streets, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit. The arrival of steamers, particularly the Gold Hunter and later the Columbia, highlighted the city’s aspirations as a seaport. By 1851, Portland’s growth was evident with an emerging business landscape and population, reflecting its transition from a small settlement to a burgeoning metropolis in Oregon.
Simeon Edward Josephi, M.D., born in New York City on December 3, 1849, was the son of a Jewish father from Russia and an English mother. He graduated from grammar school in 1863, and after a brief foray into clerical work, he pursued medical studies. Josephi graduated from the Medical Department of the University of California in 1877 and worked at the Oregon Hospital for the Insane, eventually becoming its superintendent. He later practiced medicine in Portland and held various academic positions, notably as dean of the medical faculty at the University of Oregon.
Capt. Henry Roeder, born in Germany on July 4, 1824, immigrated to America at age seven. He began his nautical career on Lake Erie, later venturing to California during the gold rush. After various failed business attempts, he shifted to lumbering in the Puget Sound area, establishing a mill and coal mine. Roeder was politically active, serving in the territorial council and county commissioner roles. He married Elizabeth Austin, settling in Whatcom, where they raised two children and became prominent community figures.
Esdras N. Ouimette (1838-), originally from St. Eustache, Quebec, significantly impacted Tacoma, Washington, through his entrepreneurial ventures and community involvement. After moving west in 1865, he initially thrived in Portland before relocating to Olympia, where he served as mayor and helped develop the Olympia-Tenino Railroad. In 1878, he settled in Tacoma, erecting the city’s first three-story brick building and later amassing considerable wealth in real estate. Ouimette’s contributions solidified his reputation as a key figure in Tacoma’s growth and development.
Berthina Angelina Owens, born February 7, 1840, in Missouri, showcased resilience from childhood as her family settled in Oregon after a challenging westward journey. Despite early hardships, including a brief, unhappy marriage, she pursued education diligently, working to support herself and her son. Owens overcame obstacles to become a successful milliner and later moved on to medicine, graduating from multiple institutions, including the University of Michigan. She built a thriving medical practice in Portland, where her skills earned her respect, eventually marrying Colonel John Adair in 1884.
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.
Marion Francis Mulkey, born on November 14, 1836, in Missouri, was a pioneering figure in Oregon’s legal and social landscape. After migrating with his father to Oregon in 1847, he demonstrated remarkable responsibility and ambition, pursuing education at Yale and later becoming a prominent attorney in Portland. Elected as prosecuting attorney in 1866, Mulkey was known for his logical arguments and tireless work ethic. He married Mary E. Porter in 1862 and had two sons. His death on February 25, 1889, was a significant loss to the community.
Charles Smith, a significant pioneer in Malheur County, was born on October 18, 1835, in Louisville, Kentucky. His family moved to Illinois when he was eight, and in 1854 he traveled to California to mine. After various mining ventures across the West, he settled in Malheur County in 1881, where he established a successful homestead focused on farming and stock raising. Married to Mary Ramsey in 1865, they have three children and continue to contribute to the region’s development.
Robert M. Divin, born on December 17, 1831, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, became a notable figure in Malheur County. Orphaned at a young age, he grew up in Arkansas before moving to Texas, where he faced considerable hardships amidst Comanche threats. After a brief return to Arkansas, he settled in Oregon in 1870, engaging in successful cattle and farming operations. Divin later moved to Vale, where he now resides. He and his wife had ten children, although only two survive. He is a community-minded individual and a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Frank O’Neill, a prominent farmer and stockman in Malheur County, was born on May 10, 1846, in County Antrim, Ireland. After working in Scotland and Liverpool, he immigrated to the United States in 1870, eventually settling in California. O’Neill married Mary Mullary in 1875, later relocating to Malheur County in 1881. After her death, he married Anna Jackson in 1886. O’Neill cultivated a successful ranch on lower Willow Creek and was well-respected in his community for his integrity and dedication to local advancement.
George W. Cawlfield, born on October 21, 1870, in Kansas, is a notable figure in Harney County’s stock business. The son of David A. and Abigil Cawlfield, he moved with his family to Colorado and later to Oregon, where they engaged in cattle raising. George married Hattie Bunyard in 1897 and has two daughters. He established a homestead north of the Narrows and has built a successful partnership with his father in cattle raising, overcoming modest beginnings to achieve prosperity through hard work and sound management.
James P. Dickenson, born on February 18, 1842, in Virginia, has established himself as a prominent stockman and farmer in Harney County, Oregon. After serving as a second lieutenant in the Civil War and enduring captivity, he returned home to marry Laura A. Milton in 1866. The family migrated westward, ultimately settling near Lawen in 1889, where they farmed and raised livestock. A respected member of the Harney Valley Stock Association, Dickenson has three children and continues to be a vital part of his community.
N. E. Duncan, born on March 27, 1838, in Illinois, has been a significant figure in the development of Harney County. His journey began in 1859 when he traveled to California and later settled in Oregon, where he worked as a miner and rancher. Known for his integrity and moral uprightness, he successfully transformed raw land into productive farms, focusing on livestock. Although briefly nominated for county commissioner, he declined the position and now enjoys a quiet retirement, respected by his community for his contributions and character.
Paul Helmer Young, born on July 26, 1896, in Lander, Wyoming, is a prominent figure in St. Louis’s business community, serving as a representative in the bond department of the National Bank of Commerce and president of the St. Louis Junior Chamber of Commerce. Educated at various institutions, including Wesleyan University, he served in World War I before transitioning into finance. Young actively engages in community organizations, showcasing his commitment to service and leadership among the city’s younger business professionals.