Flett

Biography of David H. Flett

David H. Flett, born September 12, 1846, in Kirkwell, Scotland, immigrated to Wisconsin in 1855. He pursued education at local schools and graduated from Oberlin College in 1875. Flett served as Kenosha County’s school superintendent and as principal of the Elkhorn high school. Admitted to the bar in 1880, he practiced law in Racine and served as city attorney and municipal judge. He was involved in various local organizations and was married to Louise Townsend, with whom he had four daughters, reflecting a commitment to both his profession and community.

Flett-Gray, Grace Eileen – Obituary

Grace Eileen Flett-Gray, 87, of Elgin, passed away on June 13 at her home. Born on April 20, 1920, in East Brady, Pennsylvania, she served in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII. Grace married Lowell Guy Flett in the Philippines and later resided in Missouri and Oklahoma, where she held various jobs, including post office work and managing housekeeping for Westin Corp. After moving to La Grande, she enjoyed storytelling and was active in community organizations. Grace is survived by her daughter Lola and four grandchildren.

Biography of John Flett

John Flett, born in 1815 in Rupert’s Land, was a key figure in the 1841 Red River immigration to the Oregon territory, organized by the Hudsons Bay Company. He participated in a difficult journey across challenging terrains, ultimately reaching Nisqually in November 1841. Despite the failures of the company to fulfill its agreements, Flett settled in Oregon, where he worked as a farmer and later became an influential Indian interpreter under Superintendent General Joel Palmer. Flett’s remarkable life reflects the complexities of colonial settlement and relations with Indigenous peoples in the region.