Ownbey

Biographical Sketch of Nicholas W. Ownbey

The esteemed gentleman whose name is at the head of this article is one of Wallowa’s best and most substantial citizens, having gained a prestige here by his faithfulness and uprightness, while he has also wrought for the advancement of the interests of the county in all ways and at all times, demonstrating him to be one of the public minded and progressive men of the section, and it is with pleasure that we accord to him a representation in this volume since also his life has been a bright example in manifestation of moral qualities of worth. In Benton … Read more

Ownbey, Jesse – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Jesse Ownbey Came To Oregon In 1845 Pioneer Who Died Recently Took a Homestead North of Enterprise Jesse Ownbey, whose funeral was held in Cove, August 27, was one of the historical band of pioneers to cross the plains even before the “days of 49.’ Which started the gold seekers in their mad rush for California. He first crossed the plains in 1845, then being 21 years old. He was born in Buckhannon County, Missouri, July 10, 1824. After his first trip to Oregon he remained in the far west for two years, returning to the … Read more

Ownbey, Clifford A. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Ownbey Service Planned Friday Funeral services for Clifford A. Ownbey, former resident of Enterprise and Wallowa County, will be held Friday morning, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Bollman Chapel. Joe Jewett will officiate with internment in the Enterprise Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Aldine Redd of Grants Pass, Marven Clayton and Beverly Clayton, both of Orange Calif.; son Blondel Ownbey, in Nevada; sisters, Alta McFetridge of Enterprise, Hattie McFetridge of Salem and Myrtle Hearing of Portland; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Source: Wallowa County Chieftain, September 19, 1974 Page 5 Contributed by: Sue Wells

Ownbey, Margaret – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Margaret Ownbey Answers Call Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Booth Chapel for Mrs. Margaret Ownbey of Enterprise who passed away Monday at the home of her daughter in Enterprise. Rev. Howard Stover will officiate at the services. Margaret Ann Wright, daughter of James A. and Sara Ann Wright, was born May 23, 1865, in Union County, Oregon, and passed away April 4, 1949. Her early years were spent with her parents in the Grande Ronde valley. Later the family moved to Wallowa County where she had since resided. She … Read more