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In 1850 the family removed to Pacific City. located on the north side of the mouth of the Columbia river, a town wiped out by the government in 1852 for reservation purposes. Here they remained for six years, Mr. Mel- drum serving the people as county commis- sioner and county judge, holding the latter office for two terms, during the time. The Indian disturbances of 1855-56 were such as to warrant him in removing to a more thick- ly settlement, and the family once more re- turned to Oregon City, where the family home has continued to be ever since.
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Mr. Meldrum died August 2, 1SS9, leaving behind him a widow and five children to mourn his decease. Mr. Meldrum always took a deep interest in everything tending to build up the community and state; he was highly honored for his worth as a true and good man during life, and his death deplored by the very many who had the pleasure of knowing him as a citizen, a friend and neighbor.
Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Meldrum prior to their coming to Oregon, ali of whom crossed the plains with them, and five more came to bless the family roof tree after their arrival here. Of these, but three daughters and two sons are now living. One of the daughters, Margaret O., is the wife of Judge W. S. Moore, of Klamath county; the second, Mary R., is the wife of Hon. D. P. Thompson, of Portland, and the youngest, Sarah M., became the wife of Captain F. O. MeCown, of Clackamas county. John W. re- sides near Oregon City and has ably filled the offices of county surveyor and county judge of Clackamas county. Henry is a sur- veyor by profession, is married and lives at Oregon City.
HARVEY W. SCOTT.
The question has often been asked as to the names of the twelve leading newspapers published in the United States, and the an- swer, has always included the Oregonian as one of the twelve. Its prominence in this respect is due solely because of its able edi- torials. It is needless to say that the gen- tleman whose name heads this sketch is and has been for many years the editor of that great daily.
Mr. Scott was born February 1, 1838, in Tazwell county, Illinois. In 1552 he accom- panied his parents across the plains. The family made their first home in Yamhill county, and from thence, in 1854. removed to the Sound, and again, in 1857, to Forest Grove. While in this latter place our sub- ject attended the Pacific University and has the honor of being the first to graduate therefrom. This education was in the main, brought about by his own individual effort.
In 1865, Mr. Scott assumed editorial charge of .the Oregonian, and has ever since held that position. except from October, 1872, to April, 1877. During this interval. he was a portion of the tinie collector of customs for the district of Oregon, and again, editor of the Daily Bulletin.
The qualities of Mr. Scott's mind are ca- paciousness, strength and clearness. His ca- pacity to stretch his investigations over the whole range of knowledge is wonderful, writing upon all subjects without fear of consequences. The logical faculty predom- inates his thinking, hence his conclusions
are clear, connected and concise; welding his arguments into chains, whose every link is steel. Men who think but little, and that on the surface of things, often disagree with him, but profound thinkers, always ques- tion their own opinions, if fcund contrary to his. While he is proud of the Pacific North- west and especially partial to Oregon, this section of the Union has reason to feel proud that such a man as Mr. Scott is the production of its early educational and lit- erary efforts.
In the fall of 1865 Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Nicklin, a pioneer of 1850. Mrs. Scott lived until Jan- uary, 1875, when she passed away. from earth. The fruits of this union was three sons, only one of whom is at present alive. In the summer of 1876, Mr. Scott was mar- ried again, the bride being Miss Margaret McChesney, of Pennsylvania. Two sons and a daughter have blessed this union.
SAMUEL ALLEN.
This noble, whole souled gentleman, now deceased, was one of Oregon's best and lead- ing pioneers. eH was born in East Tennes- see, July 21, 1805. In early youth he was left fatherless, and with his widowed mother removed to Missouri. Here, at the age of 2], he was married to Miss Sarah Benson. also a native of Tennessee. From the time of the taking place of this event, he resided in vari- ous sections of Missouri until 1847. when he decided to cross the plains to Oregon. Mak- ing provision for the welfare of his beloved mother, who preferred to remain nearer civ- ilization, he bade her a last farewell, and with his yung wife and little children, ac- complished the great journey. arriving in October, 1847. He at once went to the ro- mantic banks of the Abiqua river where he located a land claim, developing it into one of the finest farms in the state.
Mr. Allen was perhaps as extensively known as any man in Oregon. His home was the stopping place for all the travelers from the upper Willamette valley to Portland, and a resting place for the most of the immi- grants looking for lands in his neighbor- hood or in sections further south. Through his hospitable treatment of those with whom he came in contact, he became endeared to a wide circle of acquaintances. all of whom addressed him with the fatherly expression. "Uncle Sam."
He was a most industrious worker, a good business man and a friend of progress: and it was a satisfaction to him when the diffi- culties of distance and isolation were over- come and modern improvements made as available here as elsewhere. A man of vig- orous intellect, he might of stood high in al-
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most any branch of professional life could he of had the advantages of an early educa- tion.
In 1870 he removed to Salom to spend the evening of his life, and died there May 12, 1876. In a public capacity he was also ac- tive and efficient, serving in many positions of trust, among them being a member of the committee to whom was entrusted the build- ing of the state house.
The family consisted of eight children. Elizabeth, (Mrs. Brown), Thomas B., Eva- line, (Mrs. Donaldson,) Julia A., Angeline, (Mrs. Sweeney,) Wm. H., Mary L. and Lin- nie A., (Mrs. Settlemier), Mrs. Brown, Wm. H. and Julia A .. are now dead.
Mrs. Sarah Allen was possessed of the same kindly disposition as her husband. All who knew her, and they were legion, loved her. Upon the decease of Mr. Allen she con- tinued to live in Salem. She was united in marriage, secondly, to Mr. S. A. Trimble, who survives her. She died January 9, 1900.
THOMAS B. ALLEN.
The subject of this sketch first saw the light of day in the state of Missouri, Janu- ary 30, 1830, and followed the migrations of his father during thet time the family resid- ed in the state. gaining what education the three months' school taught in the old log school houses would afford in those days. In 1847 his parents concluded to immigrate to Oregon, and with them came their family, arriving here in the fall of that year, and located some three miles from Silverton, oll the Abiqua river.
In 1851 Mr. Allen was united in marriage with Miss Hary A. Settlemier, who was born in Illinois, November, 1831, and crossed the plains with rer parents in 1849. A land claim was taken up near the home of his father. which he at once began to improve. The first year ten acres were planted in wheat. the yield being forty bushels to the acre. As threashers and mowers were then not in vogue in Oregon. the grain was cut with a cradle and threshed out by putting it in i přile, and driving oxen over it, after which it was hauled to Oregon City, then the only ·store in the valley, where it was exchanged for groceries. flour and other necessities needed.
During the first winters Mr. Allen em ployed his hours in splitting rails and fenc- ing his claim, averaging from 150 to 200 rails. per day. In 1853 he started an or- chard, purchasing the more matured trees at $1 each. Tre second year they began to bear, and the apples sold brought him fron $5 to $8 per box. He made a business of raising hogs. which he turned into bacon at froz. 30 to 40 cents a pound. This was kept
up for several years, netting great profits. After living on this claim for eight years, it was sold at a good advantage and a removal made to French Prairie where a new farm was purchased. Near this place was located what was known as Bellpassie, quite an im- portant point until the advent of the rail- road which built up the town of Woodburn, which effectually killed it.
In 1870 this farm was sold and the family removed to Salem in order that the children could enjoy better facilities for getting an education. In 1878 a remove was made to San Jose, California, where the family roof tree was maintained until 1881, when the family came to Portland. Upon coming to the metropolis of the Northwest, Mr. Allen became identified with the well-known mam- mouth musical house conducted under the name. The Wiley B. Allen Co., of which his son is the presiding genius.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen have two children, Wiley B., and Lilly Bell Allen.
CAPTAIN JOHN HARLOW.
Captain John Harlow, one of Oregon's most highly esteemed and energetic citizens of the past, was born at Bangor, Maine. in 1820 and received his education and whole- some early training in the city of his birth. Left fatherless at the age of fourteen years, he was thenceforth practically thrown upou his own resources in making his way in the world. He embarked in his brother's, Thom- as Harlow's ship, as an ordinary seama.l, but scon worked himself, by pluck and per- severance, up to the position of first mate.
In 1849, in the high tide of the California gold excitement, Captain Harlow was placed by his brother in command of a sailing ves. sel bound from Bangor to San Francisco. Upon his arrival at the Golden Gate he met with the unlooked-for experience of having his entire crew desert him and stampede to the El Dorado gold fields, whereupon he sold the ship and cast his fortune with. the far West.
In 1851 Captain Harlow, in company with Captain Zachariah Norton, a well-known pioneer of a generation ago, made their way to Portland. At that time there were not more than a dozen residences in the city, and those of the most primitive type. In this connection it may be appropriate t' state that Capt. Harlow made and laid the firs. carpet put down in the nucleus of the pre -- ent splendid metropolis of the Pacific Norte- west. The residence in which it was placed stood upon the ground now occupied by the Taylor-Street Methodist church. In the building up of Portland, Mr. Harlow was a potent factor. He was always alert to the best interests of the home of his adoption,
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and ever loyal to any project intended to enhance the welfare of the community. In early times he was a partner of the late Mayor John Gates in a saw and planing mill, an enterprise that was exceedingly ra- munerative. Unfortunately, however, the structure, uninsured, was destroyed by fire. entailing a loss of about $30,000. The loss did not affect his financial standing. In 1872 Captain Harlow laid out and named the town of Troutdale. Here he made his country home and here his son, Judge Fred E. Harlow, lives on the old homestead. At his death, which occurred November 23, 1883, Mr. Harlow left a valuable estate in Portland and a large tract of 800 acres of land located in a.id about Troutdale.
Mr. Harlow was thrice married, his first wife being Miss Hannah Felker. to whom he was wedded in 1842. She died in 1856. By this union three children were born, only one of whom, Chester, is now alive. He'lives in Portland. His second wife was Miss Margaret Talbott, to whom he was married in 1857. She died in 1861. One child, Felecia, (Mrs. B. S. Worsley), living at Astoria, was the fruit of this union. In 1866 the captain ra- , turned to the home of his boyhood and met and married Mrs. Celeste Barker. To them were born one daughter and three sons. The daughter, Maud M., is the wife of Major Dan J. Moore, the popular and efficient clerk of the Circuit Court of Multnomah county; Fred E., the eldest son, resides with his family at Troutdale, where he looks after a large farm and is the justice of the peace. Louis A. and family, and Milton G., reside in Portland. An of whom are an honor to their parents and a credit to the community.
In 1883 the captain contracted a severe in !- ness from which he was unable to recover, dying on November 23, of that year. His de- cease was a blow to the city and state, for good citizens are a commonwealth's best gift and their loss is deplored.
Mrs. Harlow resides in the well-appointed family home; a loveable woman, a good mother, neighbor and friend.
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RIGHT REV. THOS. F. SCOTT, D.D.
Bishop Scott was born in Iredell County, North Carolina. March 12, 1807. He acquired his education at Franklin College, Athens, Georgia (now the University of Georgia), graduating therefrom in 1829. He was or- dained a deacon March 3, 1843, and priest February 24, 1844. From the time of his or- dination as deacon he was engaged in the work of the ministry in the state of Georgia until he was elected Missionary Bishop of Oregon (including Oregon, Washington and Idaho), having charge of the parish at Ma- con, Marrietta, Columbus and other places.
He received the degree of D.D. in 1853, by the University of Georgia.
In 1853 the General Convention, held in New York. elected him Missionary Bishop of Oregon. He was consecrated January 8, 1854, an started for his new field of labor, accompanied by his wife, coming by way of the Isthmus, arriving in Portland on the 22d of the following April. He found here but two clergymen-Dr. McCarthy and Mr. Fack- ler-and but three organized congregations. He, however, entered upon his work with great earnestness, and with wise and well- considered plans for the advancing the best interests of the church. He found before him a laborious and difficult undertaking, but he went forward undaunted and builded here and there, until, at the end of fifteen years, schools were established. pulpits erected on every nand and communicants by scores were brought into the fold.
In 1867 he went East. again making the trip between by water. He reached New York in great prostration of strength from an attack of Panama fever, contracted while crosing the Isthmus. He rapidly grew worse, and died on July 9, 1867, and was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery of Trinity Church in that city. His wife, who went East with . him survived him.
Calm, wise, prudent, conservative and kind, the first Episcopal Bishop of the Pa- cific Northwest wil be long remembered, and his memory be cherished and revered. Peace be to his ashes.
REV. JOHN MCCARTY, D.D.
Rev. Mr. McCarty came to the Pacific Northwest as a Chaplain in the U. S. army, arriving in January. 1853. He not only at- tended to his duties as chaplain of the troop. at Vancouver, where they were stationed, but had charge of Trinity Church in Port- land for some time. In October, 1854, he re- moved to Fort Steilacoom, on the Sound, where he remained about a year, and while there frequently preached in the town of Steilacoom, in Olympia, and other places.
In November, 1855, he went east on a visit. returning the following year. detailed to the chaplaincy at Vancouver. Here he also had charge of St. Luke's Church .. In 1856 he re- signed his pastorate on account of growing infirmities and old age. Never were a peoo !. more devoted to their pastor than were his. He was so kind, bright, cheerful and father- ly, that all looked upon him as a benediction when he came into their homes. met them o nthe streets or taught them from the sa- cred desk. It was a sad day to his people when he resigned and a sadder day still when he removed from Vancouver and took up his residence in Washington city.
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After his removal to Washington city, he continued to reside there until his death, which occurred May 10, 1881. He was aged eighty-three years when he passed from earth to the reward of the good, the wise, the useful.
Dr. MeCarty was closely identified with the early work of the Episcopal church in the Pacific Northwest, and at a meeting of the clergy and laity at Oregon City, before it was known that the church in the East had made any provisions for a bishop for this field, hte convention wrote on and suggeste .. that he be elected and appointed for the same. This shows in what high honor and esteem he was held by his associates. He attended all the early convocations of the church, taking an active part in the deliber- ations of the churchrpfqfieHci-daCuotbcahc ations. He was greatly missed when he ceased to attend them; and his happy face was seen, and his cheerful voice was heard no more.
REV. ST. MICHAEL FACKLER.
Rev. Mr. Fackler was a native of Staun- ton, Virginia, first moved to Missouri, and then crosed the plains for his health in 1847. This was greatly improved by the trip; and he soon undertook such work as he could do, teaching and preaching as opportunity offered. For a short time he taught in the Methodist school at Salem, the progenitor of the present Willamette University. Rev. Herbert Beaver was the first Episcopal di- vine to come to the Pacific Northwest, he being at Vancouver from 1836 to 1838, but his coming cannot be considered more than an incident, and one can well say that the . Rev. Mr. Fackler was the first minister of such denomination coming here as a pioneer.
At an early day he located a claim near Butteville, where he resided for many years. While thus occupied in secular affairs he was not idle as a clergyman, preaching in many places in the Willamette valley. In course of time he built a church at Butte- ville. doing most of the work with his own hands. This wa sthe first Episcopal church erected in the Pacific Northwest.
He was united in marriage in 1849, to Miss Wilbur, a daughter of Rev. J. H. Wil- bur, a pioneer eMIthodist minister. She lived but ą short time after the marriage. leaving a daughter, who also died at the age of eleven. In 1860 he was again married, the bride being Miss Rachel Wand, of Now Scotland. New York. The fruits of this union was two children, a son and daughter. The son sleeps beside the first wife and child at Butteville, and the daughter resides in the East.
From the date of his arrival he labored in the vineyard of the Master; visiting and liv- ing in various localities in the Pacific North- west. IL 1867 he left for the East to meet
his wife and daughter, who were there visit- ing, going by way of Panama. After leaving Graytown the cholera broke out, and, with no thought of his own safety, he unreserved- ly gave his assistance, ministering to the sick, praying for the dying and burial of the dead. These unremitting attentions made him an easy prey to the epidemic, and he fell at his heroic task. Thus closing the life of a good man-one highly esteemed by all who knew him. His remains were interred at Key West. Mrs. Fackler survived her hus- band but a short time.
REV. JAMES R. W. SELLWOOD.
This gentleman was one of the earlier and best known of the Episcopal clergymen to come to the Pacific Northwest. He was born in the parish of St. Keverne, county Corn- wall, England, June 21, 1808. His father died a short time prior to his birth, and he and his older and only brother, the Rev. John Sellwood, were brought up an educated by their mother.
In 1853, the mother ataosihrdluaoirdlotj In 1853 the three, mother and two sons, came to America, residing first in Cincinnati, Ohio, and afterward to the then new state of Illinois. In 1854 he went to South Carolina to engage in lay missionary work, remaining there until 1856, when himself and his broth- er came to Oregon as missionaries. During their stay at Panama, a riot broke out among the natives, resulting in much loss of life and property. The Sellwood family be- ing not only robbed by them but placed in imminent perli, barely escaping with their lives. One of his sons and his brother were badly wounded, the latter never recovering from the ill usage he received.
After his arrival in Oregon he was sent to take charge of the church at Salem, where he remained for over nine years. In 1860 he was ordained a minister of the church, his work before being done as a deacon. In 1865 he removed to Milwaukie, which place he made his home, still, he was engaged in missionary labors up to the date of his death ,going from place to place and doing as much work as he was able.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza- beth H. Dawe, in 1837. They were blessed with five children, four sons and one daugh- ter. One of his sons being the Rev. John. W. Sellwood, now deceased. Mrs. Sellwood died at their Milwaukie home January 18, 1871, at the ripe age of sixty-seven years and eight months. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her.
In 1875 he removed to Portland, locatig on the east side of the river, and there lived and continued his useful career until his death, which occurred March 22, 1893. His brother, the Rev. John Sellwood, died Au- gust 27, 1892.
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