He married December 9, 1890 in Linn Co., OR Margaretha Walters

He died January 7, 1934

Lane County, Oregon Cemeteries, Vol. #1, Eugene area, Part 1:

Pioneer Cemetery

Adrian, Otto E.

b. 1859 d. 1934

Death Certificate #7 Lane,Co., OR

Lists name as Otto Earnest Adrian

wife: Marguertia

Time of death 2:15 am

cause of death Coronary Thrombrosis

Otto Ernest Adrian died at his home at 552 W. Eighth Avenue Sunday morning after a very short illness. Mr. Adrian was a butcher all of his life and had lived in Eugene since 1898.

He was born in Keinitz, Germany on November 26,1862, one of a large family. He came to America in 1886, living at Grayton,South Dakota, until the fall of 1890 when he came to Oregon. He was married at Albany on December 9 of that year. Mr and Mrs Adrian lived in Albany for eight years before moving to Eugene.

Mr. Adrian was a member of the United Lutheran church and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Besides his widow, Mrs. Marguerita Adrian, he leaves two sons. W.H. Adrian of Springfield and Jesse A. Adrian of Portland; one daughter, Mrs. Lora Fisher of Oakland, California and four grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'clock in the Poole-Gray-Bartholomew chapel in Eugene. Rev. Frank S. Beistel will officiate. Members of the Eagles lodge are requested to have charge of services at the grave in the old IOOF cemetery.

Otto was a butcher for Wings Market, Eugene, OR

(Graton SD is probably Groton Brown Co., SD)

born May 28, 1873 in Bavaria, Germany

she died December 25, 1964, Eugene, Lane County, OR

Walter Henry

Amelia Lanora

Jesse Arthur

Margaret Adrian, 91,

Dies Friday in Eugene

Services for Margaret Adrian, 91 who died Friday in Eugene, will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at Poole-Larsen Funeral Home, Eugene.

The Rev. W.W. LaMunyon of United Lutheran Church, Eugene, will officiate. Internment is to follow at West Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs Adrian, a 66 year resident of Eugene, had resided at Sunset Homme, 3500 Hilyard St.

She was born May 28,1873 in Germany.

Surviving are a son, Jesse, of Portland; five grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Immigrated to America in 1880.

Born August 30, 1891, Lebanon,Linn Co., OR

Walter married Wilma Leona Post November 8, 1938, in Chehalis, Lewis Co. ,WA, Wilma Leona Post

Walter was living in Raymond, Pacific Co., WA and Wilma Seattle, King Co., WA at the time of their marriage.

He died November 27, 1959

Walter was first married to Hazel Scott

Hazel was born May 30, 1890, Rolla N. Dakota

She died December 3 ,1934 Eugene,OR

Army, June 14, 1818 - January 14, 1919 Sarg. Service #3422814

Source: Willamette National Cemetery

Honorable Discharge, Camp Zachary Taylor, KY

Sergeant, service number 34 22 814

Assigned: Battery "C", 4th Field Artillery Regiment

Source: National Personnel Records, St. Louis, MO

Source: Lane Co. tax records

1918 salesman Vick Bro.

1921 Walter H. Springfield Garage, owner with Henry Koff

1940 W. Henry salesman

1941 Walter salesman

1942 Walter Heine salesman Western Sales

Wilma was born July 20, 1913 in Thurston, Lane County, OR

she married Walter "Heinie" Adrian, November 9, 1938

Wilma died November 27, 1998 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon

She had a love for Beagles and owned many during her lifetime.

Wilma and "Heinie" had only one child:

Their son

Adrian Kent Adrian was

born January 23, 1939

They had 3 children:

Andrea Rae

Steven Kent

Gene Robert

July 9, 1940

She died August 14, 1986 in Clovis, New Mexico

was born July 16, 1769 in Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut

He married Sarah Fanning, The daughter of William Fanning and Sarah Cody.

They were married about 1797 in New York.

Sarah Fanning was born Peru, Berkshire County, Mass., December 27, 1781

Both Stephen and Sarah died in Clarksfield, Huron County, OH

Stephen, October 25, 1833

Sarah, October 14, 1844

Excerpt from Fred Post book (page V25).... In the scouting expeditions Grandfather Post and two of his friends were taken prisoners. The two comrades were killed. Grandfather was a musician took his flute from his pocket and began to play and dance. The Indians were amused and took him with them to Canada. He became a favorite and the Chief wanted to adopt him. In the winter the Indians went to Malden. Here they obtained some skates. The young men went down to the lake, taking G'father with them. He pretended he did not know what the skates were. He said he wanted to ride on the little "sleds". They good naturely let him try the skates and he made great sport for the Indians tumbling and falling on the ice. He said the sleds they gave him were no good. He wanted to try first one and then the other until he had gotten all of the skates off the Indians. He knew the best skates and did not put them on until the last. Fastening them on securely he tumbled and rolled until he was some dstance from the Indians. Suddenly he straightened up, waved his hand and was off like a shot for the south side of the lake (Erie). For an instant the Indians were too surprised to move. Then some started for their guns while others started in pursuit. It was a life and death race. Grandfather Post came to a long air hole many feet wide and extending as far as the eye could reach. He took a running leap and landed safely, with a broken skate strap. He was now safe from immediate pursuit, for the Indians dare not cross the chasm.

was born in Clarksfield, Huron county, Ohio, August 15, 1824

He died sometime after 1902 in Lane County, Oregon

He married September 27, 1872 in Freedom, Sauk County, WI.

They were divorced April 11, 1883

wife (2) District Court, Ord, Neb., Civil Case #128, Appellate Docket 1 page 128 filed 11 Apr 1883, Ashbel G. Post defendant, Nancy E . Post plaintiff. Granted one year later. Wife (1) presumed died or div.in Sauk Co., WI before 1872.

Walter English

Pearl M.

Ashbel also had children his first wife, Betsy Ann Pettis:

Elvina

Francis"Frank"

Anna

"Martha Storment opened the first Hotel north of the town center (Walterville). The hotel, taken over by the Frank Post family, was operated as a stage stop until 1912, the property later became known as Momb place."

born October 30, 1873, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI

married June 1904, Effie May Tucker

Walter died December 1, 966, Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR

Cottage Grove- A funeral service for Walter E. Post, a 93 year old Cottage Grove resident, will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Mills Mortuary.

Post, a native of Wisconsin, died Tuesday. He came to Cottage Grove from Vida 33 years ago and was a member of the Gibbs Avenue Church of Christ. His wife Jessie, whom he married in 1923, survives him.

Post is also survived by two children, Loris of Lake Oswego and Wilma Kaip of Eugene, one grandson and three great grandchildren.

She married Walter English Post

November 1904

Loris Dale Post

Lena Ardith Post

Wilma Leona Post

Effie died after a long illness with Tuberculosis

June 3, 1919

Tuesday, June 3, 1919, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Tucker, at 151 Carolina street, occurred the death of Mrs. Effie May Post,

after a lingering illness, at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 27 days.

Effie May Tucker was born March 7, 1885 at Thurston, Lane county, Oregon, and

in November, 1904, she was united in marriage to Walter E. Post, who together

with their three children, Loris B. aged 15, Ardith aged 9 and Wilma aged 5,

survives the wife and mother. Besides her husband and children she is survived

by her parents, five brothers, Ralph Tucker of Bend, James Tucker of Gold

Hill, Utah, Howard and Vernon Tucker of Lebanon and Lloyd Tucker of Vida, and

one sister, Mrs. Hazel Pendel of Yellowstone Park.

Mrs. Post had lived in Lebanon but a few months, coming here last fall from

southern California, but had endeared herself to a number of friends, who are

grieved to know of her early passing.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Elder George Simons from the

Christian church and the body will be laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

was born July 16, 1769 in Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut

He married Sarah Fanning, The daughter of William Fanning and Sarah Cody.

They were married about 1797 in New York.

Sarah Fanning was born Peru, Berkshire County, Mass., December 27, 1781

Both Stephen and Sarah died in Clarksfield, Huron County, OH

Stephen, October 25, 1833

Sarah, October 14, 1844

Excerpt from Fred Post book (page V25).... In the scouting expeditions Grandfather Post and two of his friends were taken prisoners. The two comrades were killed. Grandfather was a musician took his flute from his pocket and began to play and dance. The Indians were amused and took him with them to Canada. He became a favorite and the Chief wanted to adopt him. In the winter the Indians went to Malden. Here they obtained some skates. The young men went down to the lake, taking G'father with them. He pretended he did not know what the skates were. He said he wanted to ride on the little "sleds". They good naturely let him try the skates and he made great sport for the Indians tumbling and falling on the ice. He said the sleds they gave him were no good. He wanted to try first one and then the other until he had gotten all of the skates off the Indians. He knew the best skates and did not put them on until the last. Fastening them on securely he tumbled and rolled until he was some dstance from the Indians. Suddenly he straightened up, waved his hand and was off like a shot for the south side of the lake (Erie). For an instant the Indians were too surprised to move. Then some started for their guns while others started in pursuit. It was a life and death race. Grandfather Post came to a long air hole many feet wide and extending as far as the eye could reach. He took a running leap and landed safely, with a broken skate strap. He was now safe from immediate pursuit, for the Indians dare not cross the chasm.

was born in Clarksfield, Huron county, Ohio, August 15, 1824

He died sometime after 1902 in Lane County, Oregon

He married September 27, 1872 in Freedom, Sauk County, WI.

They were divorced April 11, 1883

wife (2) District Court, Ord, Neb., Civil Case #128, Appellate Docket 1 page 128 filed 11 Apr 1883, Ashbel G. Post defendant, Nancy E . Post plaintiff. Granted one year later. Wife (1) presumed died or div.in Sauk Co., WI before 1872.

Walter English

Pearl M.

Ashbel also had children his first wife, Betsy Ann Pettis:

Elvina

Francis"Frank"

Anna

"Martha Storment opened the first Hotel north of the town center (Walterville). The hotel, taken over by the Frank Post family, was operated as a stage stop until 1912, the property later became known as Momb place."

born October 30, 1873, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI

married June 1904, Effie May Tucker

Walter died December 1, 966, Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR

Cottage Grove- A funeral service for Walter E. Post, a 93 year old Cottage Grove resident, will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Mills Mortuary.

Post, a native of Wisconsin, died Tuesday. He came to Cottage Grove from Vida 33 years ago and was a member of the Gibbs Avenue Church of Christ. His wife Jessie, whom he married in 1923, survives him.

Post is also survived by two children, Loris of Lake Oswego and Wilma Kaip of Eugene, one grandson and three great grandchildren.

She married Walter English Post

November 1904

Loris Dale Post

Lena Ardith Post

Wilma Leona Post

Effie died after a long illness with Tuberculosis

June 3, 1919

Tuesday, June 3, 1919, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Tucker, at 151 Carolina street, occurred the death of Mrs. Effie May Post,

after a lingering illness, at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 27 days.

Effie May Tucker was born March 7, 1885 at Thurston, Lane county, Oregon, and

in November, 1904, she was united in marriage to Walter E. Post, who together

with their three children, Loris B. aged 15, Ardith aged 9 and Wilma aged 5,

survives the wife and mother. Besides her husband and children she is survived

by her parents, five brothers, Ralph Tucker of Bend, James Tucker of Gold

Hill, Utah, Howard and Vernon Tucker of Lebanon and Lloyd Tucker of Vida, and

one sister, Mrs. Hazel Pendel of Yellowstone Park.

Mrs. Post had lived in Lebanon but a few months, coming here last fall from

southern California, but had endeared herself to a number of friends, who are

grieved to know of her early passing.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Elder George Simons from the

Christian church and the body will be laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

A letter to Effie from her sister Hazel Tucker Pendell

Yellowstone Park, Wyo.

March 4, 1919

Dear Effie, Walter and Family:-

I don’t know just where you are, but I’ll send this letter to Vida, trusting you will get it, since in a letter to me, Pearl Minney said she heard you were in Eugene.

Last night we went down to the bowling alley, and I tried my hand at it for the first time. They put Walden and I on opposite teams, because he had never played before either. His team beat once and mine once. It’s hard on the wrist to roll those ten pound balls.

We got a card from Beck yesterday, saying he had arrived in New York on the 26th of Feb. It takes mail so long to reach here from either the east or west. Your letter from San Diego was five days on the road. I answered at once hoping my letter would reach you before you left, but I’m afraid it didn’t. In it I asked you and Loris to come out here and stay until you are well. But from what I hear you are too weak to stand the trip. Is it so? Now, I am going to say something that may make you feel badly, but don’t you think one should look every situation squarely in the face?

You may get well, and somehow I feel, and hope and pray that you will, but if you should not get well, would you like for me to take your place in regard to Wilma. We have talked it over, Walden and I, and we want her. You see, we have come to believe that I shall never have any little girl of my own. We have been planning on adopting a baby girl, but I should so love to have your baby, if she should ever be in a position to need me.

Please, don’t let this letter hurt you, tho I know it will, but don’t get hurt at me. But I am writing you and Walter, because I shouldn’t want it that way if it didn’t meet with your approval.

I am praying God that you get strength enough to come out here, for I believe this change to a climate like this one would help you greatly, and tho sometimes in the past, I may have seemed hard and cold blooded, I still have a great deal of love in my heart for you and yours, and would do everything in my power to help you.

Hazel

Married Filena Hendricks, May 17th, 1883

They were married at the Home of A.S. Power,

G.M. Whitney minister,

Witnesses were: S.F. Castleman and A.S. Powers.

Surety: T.G. Hendricks,

Consent T.G. Hendricks

Source: Lane County Marriage Records Vol #3 source# R2 Mb5 #270

Source: Marriage Certificate

WB died July 13,1920, Lebanon, OR

Source: Civil War pension papers:

William lived in Washington from 1878 - 1880

Came to Oregon in 1853 with the James Walker Harpole Train. September 12,1853

Height: 6 feet, complexion: fair, eyes: blue, hair: dark.

Civil War pension papers state he served from December 19, 1864 - June 19, 1866

William B. Tucker

Tuesday, July 13,1920, at his home in this city, after a lingering illness of paralysis, William B. Tucker passed away at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 27 days.

He was born in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, March 16,1842, and in 1852 crossed the plains with his parents, settling near Salem. In 1860 he moved to a farm eight miles east of Eugene, where he continued his residence for more than half a century.

At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr. Tucker enlisted his services in the Union Army and was on duty throughout the entire struggle.

Deceased was twice married (note: this is incorrect ARH), His first wife being Fannie McCabe, who became the mother of three of his children;, Ralph Tucker of Hailey, Idaho, James of Cherry Creek, Nevada, and T.H. Tucker of Lebanon.

In May he was married to Miss Filena Hendricks and to this union were born the following children: Effie M. Post (deceased), Vernon E. Tucker of Lebanon, Lloyd of Eugene, and Hazel Pendell of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming.

Besides the surviving children, he leaves a wife to mourn his demise. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon from the Christian Church with interment in the IOOF cemetery.

His life's work is ended;

His smiles we'll see no more;

The ties that now are broken

Will be joined on the other shore.

Now you've left us, dearest father,

But very soon the time will come

When Jesus will unite us

Forever in our heavenly home.

WB married August 24,1873 Lane county, Oregon, Francis"Fanny" McCabe. Their marriage ended in divorce February 1883. William asked for and received custody of their children:

Ralph

James

Thomas Howard

Was born .May 19,1863, Waltervillle, Lane County, OR

She died March 12, 1926 Lebanon, Or

Mrs. Filena H. Tucker, a daughter of Caswell and Anna Davis Hendricks, was born at Walterville, Oregon,

May 19, 1863; passed away at her home in Lebanon, March 12, 1926, aged 62 years, 9 months and 23 days. Most of her life was spent on the Mckenzie River.

On May 17, 1883, she was united in marriage to William B. Tucker. To this union four children were born, the eldest Mrs. Effie Post, passing away several years ago.

In 1918 Mrs. Tucker came with her family to Lebanon, where her husband passed away in 1920.

She united with the Church of Christ in her girlhood and continued a faithful member through life. She was also a valued member of the Women's Relief Corps. She was a devoted mother and was much loved by a large circle of friends. During her last illness her cheerfulness was an inspiration to those about her. Death was due to heart trouble, from which she had suffered several months.

Surviving relatives are two sons; Vernon of Lebanon, and Lloyd of Scio, one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Pendell of Wendling; three strepsons, James Tucker of Cherry Creek, Nevada, Thomas T. of Floriston, Calif., and Ralph residence unknown; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Martha Finn of Los Angeles; three brothers Grant, Frank and George all of California.

The funeral services which were largely attended, were conducted at Church of Christ at 11 a.m. Sunday, Rev. Orville Mick officiating as minister. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Internment was in the IOOF cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere appreciation of sympathy tendered, of assistance given and of the beautiful floral offerings during the illness and at the death and burial of our beloved mother, Mrs. Filena H. Tucker. We thank the choir of the Church of Christ and all who in any way contributed services at the funeral rites. Vernon and Lloyd Tucker, Mrs. Hazel Pendell.

Effie May

Vernon E.

Lloyd

Hazel

born July 7, 1819, Wayne Co., IN

married August 4, 1851, Hannah Ann Davis

he died July 18, 1893

Caswell came to Oregon in 1848 with the Bristow family.

He ran the ferry across the Mckenzie River, close to where the current Hendricks bridge now stands.

Daily Eugene Guard, July 18,1893,page4

Died,- At Hendricks Ferry, about fifteen miles east of Eugene, of paralysis, Caswell Hendricks, aged 74 years and 11 days. Mr. Hendricks was one of the noble band of pioneers, having crossed the plains and came to Lane County in the year 1848, where he has continuously resided. He settled at the place where he died in 1861, and has run the ferry across the Mckenzie River at his place for a number of years. He was born in the state of Illinois. He leaves his wife and seven grown children to mourn his decease, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral will be preached at Thurston tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, and the interment will take place immediately thereafter at the Smith cemetery.

Paper found in Gabbert Genealogy, states James Hendricks had a brother "Casswell" Hendricks and a man by the name of Hull drive his extra teams.

Source: Marquita Collette, Gabbert/Bristow descendent.

Caswell ran the ferry across the Mckenzie River, Lane Co. Or from 1862 until he retired. His son Grant ran the ferry from his fathers retirement until 1897 when it was replaced with Hendricks bridge.

Fastened by two cables to a 40' high wire spanning the river. The ferry was kept at just the right angle to allow the current to push it to the other side.

"The Ferry is on the Mckenzie River, 12 miles east of Eugene City on the newest and best road to Canyon City and the mines of Eastern Oregon and Idaho. The boat is one of the best on the river, and managed by a trusty Ferryman. Good corrals on both sides of the river."

Rates of Ferriage:

Wagons and span of horses 50¢

Additional span of horses 50¢

Yokes of oxen 50¢

Cattle (per head) 05¢

Sheep and hogs (per head) 05¢

On October 22,1848, the family of Elijah Bristow arrived, accompanied by a number of others, who nearly all settled near the old pioneer of the county, Among these were: James M. Hendricks, Caswell Hendricks, Robert Callison, Michael Shelly, Harrison Shelly, William Bowman, Calvin T. Hale, Abel K. Bristow, William W. Bristow and E.L. Bristow.

Although Caswell first settled at Pleasant Hill, he moved sometime after 1860 to Cedar Flat and acquired property on both sides of the river.

(This is where the ferry was located)

born.January, 12, 1833, IN

she died September 2, 1904, Hendricks Ferry, Cedar Flats, Lane County, OR

Typed from an old letter from Hanna Ann [Davis] Hendricks to her brother Tom, no date or letter heading but it must hve been written before 1890, the letter following - [FEI]

"Tom, I am a going to give the names in rotation, Fathers father Edward Davis [on top of name says our grandfather - FEI] Grandfathers brother was name Zecol Davis, grandfathers sister name Hannah Davis, they lived in Wales the last they heard from them, grandmother name Ann Rece married Edward Davis in Wales, our grandfather Davis is all of this. Grandfather Donehoe or Donehue came from Ireland and married Elizabeth Morgan and John Gold was his or hers connection I have forgotten which and J. Gold lived in Indianna in an early day and moved back to some of the older countrys, I supose this John Gold would be something near seventy years old now and I dont know what their childrens names was and dont know that they had any children. They lived in a good house and when I was about five or six years old we sent - [on back of paper - FEI] to a visit to grandmother Donehoes. We all took a walk on the hill where they did live and they lived almost insite of the place half mile I expect, in the timber and I ask Mother if they were rich or what they called their name Goold for, and she lafed at me and said they she did not know if they were rich and said thare name did not make them rich, there might be that thar was an heirs to some fortion, the name is very uncommon is what makes me think that they might be some akind to the railrode king. I will give you a list of the cousins sometime when I get so I can write better, you will have to be patient with this or you will not understand it. Write soon if you please, [signed as what may be] - H.A. Hendricks"

[Also written around edge of this note - FEI]

"Excuse this paper fore had no other better and I did not want to put it of any longer, I will write this again sometime if I can, I cant see much. [At top of page - FEI]

"You can learn frome thoes scraps if you try hard."

Mrs. Ann Hendricks, of Hendricks' Ferry, died at her home on September 2, 1904, aged 71 years. The Hendricks' were pioneers and conducted the ferry on the McKenzie River for many years. She crossed the plains in the early forties with her father's family, and was among the pioneers who came to Oregon in the first wagon train by way of the Southern route. They were attacked by the Indians on Pitt River and Mrs. Hendricks was shot with an arrow through her arm in such a way as to pass through both the lower and upper arm pinning it together.

Reaching the Willamette Valley [....ttered] and worn out, they cut a tree just this side of the railroad crossing at McVey Point, dug out a conoe and left their cattle and effects and finished their journey by water to Salem. The tree cut by them was a large fir tree and is said to have been the first tree cut by a white man in Lane County.

Her father's family moved into Benton County and located on a [donation] claim, where she lived up to the time of her marriage. Her maiden name was Davis. She was married to Caswell Hendricks, a pioneer of 1848 [and] resided near Cloverdale for [many] years, afterwards moving to where she lived at the time of her death. She raised a large family of sons and daughters, who survive her.

And thus, another pioneer history-maker has gone to her reward. May she rest in peace.

The Story of Hannah Ann Davis Hendricks by Edward Erwin Davis

Can you listen to one more pioneer story before this Sesquicentennial year of

1993 fades into history? I hope so, because I want to relate the experience of my great

grandmother on my father's side.

Hannah Ann Davis, born January 12, 1833, was the second child of David D. and

Hannah Donahoe Davis, who had moved from Indiana to Iowa. By the time the family

included eight children, the decision was made to strike out with an emigrant

train moving west. The Davis Train (Oskaloosa Company) branched off the Oregon

Trail in Idaho and continued the trek on the California Trail through upper

Nevada until it turned South. At that juncture the train followed the Applegate

Trail into Oregon and the Willamette Valley, where they settled in Benton County

in the Soap Creek area.

One night on the trail near the end of September of the year 1847 a terrifying

Event occurred. I'll quote from the publication "Our Davis Pioneer Ancestors" by

"Not all were celebrating in camp that night for some were busy with necessary

chores

and providing for the needs of life. One busy young woman was Hannah Ann Davis

who was doing some baking over the campfire. There was darkness all about, but

the campfire clearly illuminated her body outline. At some distance, but

probably near the wooded edge of the valley, Indians were lurking in the

darkness. These savages were not in good spirits that evening, but were out to

vent some pent-up emotions. They may have approached, expecting to get some of

the emigrants' cattle but couldn't, or maybe they were feeling revenge for the

death of one of their brothers killed a week earlier by another party of

emigrants.

"The peace and quiet of the night was broken by three arrows shot in the

direction of

Hannah Ann Davis. One arrow went through the calf of her leg while another went

through her arm and into her side. She fell over into the fire and although she

was quickly rescued, the fire burned her hair and her clothing and did severe

damage to the right side of her face. It was thought at first that she was

mortally wounded and would never survive her arrow wounds and burns.

"Several of the men set to the task of first aid and, along the emigrant trail

with a victim

of both Indian arrows and burns from the fire, that was a formidable challenge.

It was

imperative that the arrows be removed and, at that place and time, there was

nothing to ease the pain. It took the strength of several men to hold Hannah Ann

down while another cut the arrow out of her flesh with a knife. One of the men

that assisted with this operation told a younger relative some years later the

full details and then concluded by saying: "As long as I live, her screams will

ring in my ears."

"The following day 5 men laid in the bushes watching for Indians, but to no

avail. The

company broke camp and moved on to Goose Lake. On October 1st, they traveled

about 10 miles around this lake and made a camp near a small cool stream.

"On the 2nd of October, the party moved into some very rocky country which

seemed to last for about 24 or 25 miles. The travel was so rough that a

stretcher had to be provided for Hannah Ann since she could not stand to ride in

the wagon. One of the wagons broke down also and that caused more delay. The

travelers continued on for about 4 days more and averaged about 12 miles a day.

This area was called "The Devil's Garden." It was the rockiest place many of

these folks had ever seen. Finally they got out of it and on October 6th, they

camped at Clear Lake. A week had passed since Hannah Ann Davis had her encounter

with Indians and she survived and was mending.

"On October 7th, the wagon train moved out early in the morning and traveled

northward to the Tule Lake Basin where they crossed over and came to the

Sacramento River. The party then followed the river for several miles until they

reached a ford at Stone Bridge where they made camp. Then, the following day,

they crossed at the ford and made their way over a divide to a large swamp which

was part of Lower Klamath Lake and here they camped at Sardine Flat. They

continued traveling around Lower Klamath Lake on October 9th and went through a

small pass near Laird's Landing, across Willow Creek and on across Cottonwood

Creek making their way northward. On October 10th, they continued northward to

Indian Tom Lake which was close to the California-Oregon Boundary and then

continued into Oregon and made camp at Bear

Valley, southwest of Keno.

"Our travelers began the ascent of the Cascade Mountains on October 11th, making

their way into the timber. This was not an easy part of the journey, but very

slow for about 4 days which they averaged only 10 miles a day. They traveled

over hill and dale, following or crossing streams and made their way generally in

a westward direction until they came to the present location of Ashland. It was

about October 15th when they got there.

"The journey continued in distance and time - from Ashland to Medford to Grants

Pass

and on to Roseburg. Probably some of the travelers left the wagon train at any

of these points. We know that some made their stop at Eugene which was an

attractive settlement. The Davises kept to the trail and went northward until

the Town of Marysville (now Corvallis) had been passed, and they reached a

settlement a few miles beyond in the northeastern portion of Benton County.

There, in the middle of some beautiful farm land, they found their end of the

trail.

"Hannah Ann Davis, who had been badly injured by Indian arrows and burns from

the

fire, survived and made it to this settlement with our family. She lived on for

another 58 years of a good life - was married and had 10 children. Our knowledge

of Hannah Ann is somewhat limited, but we did pick up some scattered tidbits of

information along the way - enough to learn that she was a good woman, and more

than that, she was often found helping others in their moments of need. Whenever

I think of her the words Helpful Hannah come to my mind."

Rufus A.

Augustus"Hugh"M.

Melissa J.

William W.

Martha A.

Isabelle Elizabeth

Filena

Goerge L.

Ulysses S. Grant

Benjamin Franklin

born. Febraury 5, 1809 KY to Abraham Hendricks and Jane Davis.

He married Elizabeth Elkins Bristow, September7,1834, McDonough Co., ILL

Elizabeth was the daughter of Elijah Bristow and Susannah Gabbert

He died January 1878, Lane County, OR

On March 20, 1878, another of the early pioneers of the county in the person of J. M. Hendricks, was taken to his long rest. He was born in Kentucky in 1809, and in 1848 removed to Oregon, located at Pleasant Hill and there he resided until his death. Mr. Hendricks served during the Black Hawk war. Thriughout the state he was widely known and universally respected. He left a family, among them being Hon. T.G. Hendricks, a prominent citizen and banker of Eugene City.

JAMES M. HENDRICKS,died at Eugene City;was a farmer; his post office was Pleasant Hill; was born in Kentucky; came to state and county October 1848; was married in 1835, to Elizabeth Bristow. Children, George W.(deceased),Frank, Thomas G.,Susan, Sarah A.,Elijah B.,Harriet E.(deceased), James M.,Columbus C.,Marquis D., Albert M.,and Olive E.

J.M. Hendricks, brother in law of W.W. and E.L. Bristow, also settled at Pleasant Hill, in Lane County, where he died in the spring of 1878. His son T.G. Hendricks, is a prominent merchant of Eugene City.

George Washington

Benajamin Franklin

Thomas Grundy

Susan Jane

Sarah Ann

Harriet Emeline

Elijah Bristow

Christopher Columbus

Marquis DeLafayette

Albert Milton

Olive Elizabeth

Thomas Grundy Hendricks, son of JM Hendricks and Elizabeth Bristow

Was born June 17, 1838 in Henderson County, ILL

He immigrated to Oregon with his family in 1848.

TG married Mary J, Hazelton, the daughter of Harvey Hazelton on October 20,1861

They had the following children:

Ida Bell Hendricks, Ida married FL Chambers

Harry Hendricks, Harry died in infancy

After the death of Mary in 1867, TG married Martha A, Stewart in January 1869.

Martha was the daughter of Elias Stewart and Elizabeth England.

TG and Martha had 2 children:

Ada Dell

Ruby V.

Ada married Richard Shore Smith

Ruby married Ray Goodrich

Thomas Grundy died December 12, 1919 in Eugene, Lane County, Or

Hendricks, Thomas Grundy Businessman, founder First National Bank,

sold land for campus,

avid supporter of UO,

UO Regent for 24 years,

one of founders of Eugene Water Co.,

Mayor 1881-83,

County School Superintendent 1870-74,

Oregon State Senator,

donated land for Hendricks Park.

The City of Eugene began its involvement in management of the landscape for recreational purposes in 1906 when T.G. Hendricks donated 10 acres of land to be used as the first city park outside the downtown area now called Hendricks Park. A 1908 bond issue permitted the purchase of Skinner Butte for the development of a municipal water and light department (the Eugene Water Board). In 1914, the Water Board sold the surrounding property to the City of Eugene for use as a city park. Skinner Butte Park was officially dedicated on July 6, 1914.

HON. T.G. HENDRICKS.--- This gentleman is one of the best known and justly popular men in Lane county.

He was born in Henderson county Illinois, June 17,1838, and there remained until his father, James M. Hendricks, crossed the plains to Oregon in 1848, to join his father-in-law, Elijah Bristow, at Pleasant Hill. Being but ten years of age on his arrival our subject remained on the farm until he started life on his own account. In 1858, he was clerk, for E.L. Bristow, and in 1860 was admitted to a partnership, when the firm became Bristow and Co., whose name was, and still is, a household word for all that is honorable in mercantile affairs. To the enterprise of this firm is Eugene City indebted for its first brick building erected in 1866. Owing to the disposal of the interest of E.L. Bristow in the business in 1874, and the death of W.W. Bristow, Mr. Hendricks became sole owner, but in 1884 he sold out to Messr. Matlock, and on January first of that year opened the bank in connection with Stewert B. Eakin, situated on Willamette Street. Married firstly Miss Mary Hazelton, by whom he has one survivng daughter; and secondly, Miss Martha A. Stewert, and has two children living. The official postitions held by Mr. Hendricks have been many, and in all of them he has displayed an amount of zeal and aptitude that place him in the lead of honest officials. Privately and publicly, at home and abroad, he has hosts of friends who admire him with a sincerity born of upright principles, while as a business man he brings perspicuity to bear upon all subjects which for the most part results in soundness of judgment fraught of logical intelligence.

James was born July 22,1849 in Lane County, OR

He married Mollie B. Holloway June 1879

Matt died December 29, 1893 in Eugene, OR

He had 2 daughters:

Elma L.

Norma L.

The funeral of the late J.M. Hendricks was held at the residence of his brother, T.G. Hendricks Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. The remains were laid at rest in the Masonic Cemetery.

The late J.M. Hendricks jas been a memeber of the Eugene fire department and was a member of the exempt fireman's association, and those bodies attended the funeral of the deceased comrade in a body.

The funeral of the late J.M. Hendricks Sunday afternoon was largely attended. The fireman presented a good appearance. The religious services were conducted by Rev. Weimer, while L.G. Adair had charge of the choir.

C.C. Hendricks of Pendleton, who attended his brother's funeral Sunday, gave this office a call this morning. He says the people here do not even have an idea of the hard times prevailing east of the mountians, caused principally by the loss of the wheat crop. He will leave for his home tomorrow morning.

James Madison Hendricks

James Madison Hendricks, known to nearly everybody in Lane County since his boyhood as "Matt" Hendricks, died in Eugene Dec. 30, aged 44 years 4 months and 8 days. Having been born in this county, on Pleasant Hill, July 22, 1849. He was probably the first white child born in Lane County. His parents settled in Pleasant Hill in 1848 and "Matt" was born the following year. He was one of 12 children, nine of whom are yet living. His grandfather was Elijah Bristow, the first settler of Lane County."Matt" came to Eugene in 1874 and clerked in the store of his brother, Hon. T.G. Hendricks, now president of the First National Bank of Eugene, until 1884, when Mr. Hendricks retired from the mercantile business and established a bank. Then "Matt opened an agricultural Implement store on the corner of Willamette and 9th streets and continued the business up to the time of his death, having moved the store a few years ago to the corner of 8th and Oak streets, adjoining his residence. He was one of the best men in the county, industrious, quiet, honest and reliable in all things. His death was caused by a surgical operation to remove a tumor or growth in the bladder. The operation could not be avoided with any prospect of living much longer, and he never recovered from the shock caused by it. He will be greatly missed by many of his friends and Lane County has lost one of its most enterprising and valuable citizens. The remains were interred in the Masonic cemetery Sunday afternoon, Dec 31, a large number of sorrowing friends following the body to the grave.

C.C. Hendricks, of Pendleton, attended the funeral of his brother J.M. Hendricks in Eugene last Sunday, and started home Wednesday.

James Madison Hendricks(Matt): Born Cloverdale, Pleasant Hill country, the first white child in the immediate coummunity. Younger brother of Thomas G. Hendricks. Early worked in Bristow-Hendricks store; later ran implement store on corner where J.C. Penney's now stands; Broadway and Willamette. Bulit his own implement business at Broadway and Oak, lived on present site of Medical Center building.

"JAMES MADISON HENDRICKS. No history of Lane County would be complete without extended reference to James Madison Hendricks, the first white child born within its borders, his natal day being July 22,1849. He traveled life's journey until the 29th of December, 1893, and at his death left a most creditable and honorable record...."

Hendricks, James M. Built his own implement business at Broadway and Oak, lived on present site of Eugene Professional Building.

Born 1807, PA

married Hannah Donahoe February 22,1831 Lawrenceburg,Dearborn Co., IN

he died August 31, 1860, Tampico, Benton Co., OR

Burial: New English Cemetery Polk Co. OR T9S R5W Sec. 1 Lot 39, west of last road

Cause of Death: consumption

DDD was postmaster and founder of Tampico, Benton Co. OR

The Davis family came to Oregon in 1847. DDD was captain of the Oskaloosa wagon train. They came across the Applegate Trail.

The arrival of the Davis wagon train was given recognition by the newspaper in

Oregon City, the Territorial Capital of that time.

"More immigrants - By the subjoined letter it will be seen that another company

of immigrants have arrived in the valley by the southern route - making a

surprisingly short trip - having left the states the 22nd of last June. 'The

almost impassible Kanyon' is certainly being redeemed."

The subjoined letter is headed, Polk County, Oregon, Nov. 16, 1847, and

continues,

"Dear Sir: I have the pleasure to announce to you the safe arrival by the

southern route of a fourth company of immigrants of 20 or more wagons. This

party left St. Joseph on the 22nd June and being in the rearward of so large an

immigration fared but badly until they took the S. route. Finding on it an

abundance of feed, their teams rapidly recuperated and upon arrival here were in

fine condition. From the best information I can get they have made the most

saving trip that has ever yet been made from Fort Hall, having lost but four

animals on the road (which were stolen by Indians).

Charles George Davis's book says Levi Scott remembered that the company (David D. Davis train) whose cattle was shot (in High Rock Canyon) on September 23, 1847 were attacked in Fandango Valley on September 29. A young lady named Davis was severly wounded by an arrow. One arrow went through Miss Ann Davis' arm and into her side. A second arrow also struck her. She fell into the campfire and was severly burned but recovered. She died at Hendricks Ferry near Eugene in 1904. Pg. 49, Scott-Applegate Trail.

They arrived Skinner's cabin November 4, 1847

She died June 15, 1848, shortly after their arrival to Soap Creek, Benton County, OR

Hannah can trace her family back to Daniel Boone, through her mother Elizabeth Jane Morgan.

Burial: 1848, New English Cemetery Monmouth, Polk Co. OR

First emigrant to die on Soap Creek.

Jane

Hannah Ann

Rebecca

Meshach

Thomas W.

Elizabeth

Rachel

William

born: 1812 NY

died: between 1865 and 1880

married: Mary Marshall daughter of Jesse Marshal and Jane

Source: Steuben Co. Historical Soc.

1850 Census September 19

Simon Van Etten,Steuben Co,NY twp Painted Post age 36, Occupation Farmer, Value $500

Mary age 33

Harriett age 12

Eleanor age 10

Harlin age 8

Jane age 6

Semi age 1

Source: Steuben Co. Historical Society:

1855 Census, Corning, Steuben Co., NY June 4

#15

Simon Van Etten, 41,b. Tompkins Co., Value $1500, Years in town 19, Occupation Farmer

Mary Van Etten, 38, years in town 19

Harriet Van Etten, 16, years in town 16

Eleanor Van Etten, 15, years in town 15

Harlan Van Etten, 12, years in town 12

Jane Van Etten, 10, years in town 10

Semi Van Etten, 6, years in town 6

Source: Steuben Co. Historical Soc.

1860 census-pg.98 Corning July 16

Simon Van Etten age 49(should be 46), Occupation Deputy Sheriff, Value $1200

Mary age 46 (should be 43)

Harriett age 21

Eleanor age 19

Jane age 15

Semi age 12

Simon P. age 4

(Harlan is not on 1860 census)

1865 census-pg.82 Corning:

#539

Simon Van Etten, 52, Tompkins Co.

Mary Van Etten, 49 wife, WestChester

Harriet Van Etten, 26 daughter, Steuben Co.

Jane Van Etten, 20 daughter, Steuben Co.

Semi Van Etten, 15 son, Steuben Co.

Simon Van Etten, 9 son, Steuben Co.

Jane Marshall, 74 mother in law, Dutchess Co.

(note at the bottom of census copy says):

Jane Marshall owner of land, 9 ch., widow, b. Dutchess Co.

Simon Van Etten, US Marshal

(Harlan and Eleanor are not on 1865 census)

Steuben County Historians office

c/o Marion Springer

3 Pulteney Square

Bath, NY 14810

Other than the genealogy she imparts that your Simon VanEtten shows up in the 1855 (below), 1860 pg. 98 in Corning & 1865 pg. 82 also in Corning. - you can rent any of the Steuben Co. census' at your local LDS (Latter Day's Saints - Morman Family History Center)

"History of the Corning Painted Post area", pg 123:

"...Early in 1851...Simon Van Etten became Corning's first police

constable..."

Harriet

Eleanore

Harlan M.

Jane

Semi

Mary

Eliza

Simon Peter Jr.

born, February 1856, Corning, Steuben Co., NY

Simon married Alice Bangle, September 8, 19878, Augusta, Eau Claire, WI

died, December 22, 1937, Bellingham, WA

Source: Bellingham Herald

Wednesday, December 22, 1937 pg. 14, col. 3

Simon Peter Van Etten died Wednesday at his home on the Maple Valley Road, South Bellingham, aged 81 years. He was a member of the Garden Street M.E. Church. The body lies at the Harlow-Hollingworth funeral home.

Relatives surviving are the widow, Mrs Alice V. Van Etten; four sons, J. Allen and Ben H., Bellingham; Simon L.,Skykomish, and Floyd, Port Angeles; four daughters, Mrs Fred Denison, Everson; Mrs. Frank Sodtead and Mrs. L.J. Stover, Seattle, and Mrs Paul Roberts, Port Angeles; twenty-six grandchildren, three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Eleanor Howland, Minneapolis.

Bellingham Hearald

Thursday, December 23, 1937 pg. 8, col. 7

VAN ETTEN- Simon Peter Van Etten age 81 years, passed away at his home on Maple Valley Road, South Bellingham, Wednesday, December 22, following a long illness. Mr. Van Etten had been a resident here for the past thirty-five years and was engaged in logging nearly the entire time. Deceased was a member of the Garden Street M.E. Church and leaves the following survivors: The widow, Alice V. Van Etten, st home; four sons, J. Allen and Ben H., of this city; Simon L., at Skykomish; Floyd K., Port Angeles; four daughters, Mrs. Fred Denison, Everson; Mrs. Frank Sodstead, Seattle; Mrs. L.J. Stover, Seattle; Mrs. Paul Roberts, Port Angeles; twenty-six grandchildren and three great grandchildren: also one sister, Mrs Eleanor Howland, Minneapolis. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. A. O. Quall, Friday, December 24, at 3 p.m. Interment will be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.

Alice was born September 9, 1860, Bridge Creek, Eau Claire, WI

She died May 23,1949, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA

mother of;

Jesse Allen

Mary Alice

Bessie

Myrtle Bell

William Wilks

Flossie

Benjamin Harrison

Simon Lee

Floyd Kinsley

born July 14,1891, Augusta Eau Claire, WI

married Edith May Jones, September 16, 1912 in Custer, Whatcom Co., WA

Ben died July 16,1967, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA

Obituary:

Bellingham Herald: July 16,1967,page 13 col.2:

VanETTEN---Benjamin H. Van Etten,513 Samish Highway, age 75, passed away Thursday, July 13. A life resident of this city, Mr. Van Etten was a retired stationary engineer for WWSC. He was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church; Past Noble Grand of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, IOOF; Past Patriarch of Bay city Encampment No. 23, and Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43.

Survivors are his widow, Edith, at home; three sons, Ben and Charles of Bellevue and Don,city; six daughters, Mrs. David Wolten,Blaine; Mrs. Gordon Frost, Myers Flat, Calif.; Mrs Thomas Wise, Lake Rossiger,WN; Mrs. Orville Noice, Eugene, Ore; Mrs. George Davenport, City; Mrs. Robert Bartholick, Burien,WN; thirty-four grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; a brother, Flyod Van Etten, Tillamook.Ore; and two sisters, Myrtle Stover and Mrs. Bessie Cross, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Ac Wischmeier Tuesday, July 18 at 1 p.m. at JONES FUNERAL HOME. Officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31 IOOF will partcipate. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

born January 13,1889 Antigo, Langlade Co., WI

died May 16,1981Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA

Edith Berwin

Eleanor Margaret

Ernestine Alice

Benjamin Allen

Elma Clair

Marjorie

Charles

Donald

Valerie G.

Elma was born on Halloween, October 31,1919, in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA

She married George Orville Noice, September 10, 1938

Orville was b. November 20, 1912

He died November 11,1979, Eugene, Lane County, OR

Obituary:

Noice-G. Orville"Rover"Noice of 2295 Riverview St., Eugene, passed away November11,1979, at the age of 66, He was born November 20,1912 in Bellingham, Washington and was married June 10, 1938 (incorrect, ARH), in Bellingham, Washington to Elma Clair Van Etten. He had lived in Eugene since 1952 . He was plant manager 27 years for the Callison, Inc. and retired 5 years ago. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Eugene #275 for 27 years and had dual membership with the Mckenzie lodge for 5 years. He was also a member of the Elks #2145 of Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Elma of Eugene; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law: Linda and Ward Stephenson of Eugene, Judy Pratt of Eugene, Phyllis and Dr. Thomas Waugh, D.D.S.,of Portland; 1 brother, Gordon Noice of Seattle, 5 sisters: Erma Pierson of Bellingham, Eileen Hendricks of Bellingham, Mary Hinds of Anecortes, Washington, Vera Rothenbuler of Acme, Washington and Alice Sessions of Ashland.; 8 grandchildren: Andrea Adrian, Steven, Gene, Tina and Cindy Stephenson, Amy, Kelly, and Teddy Pratt. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Gertrude Rothenbuhler. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 14, 1979, at 1:30 pm in Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 3745 West 11th ave., Eugene, with Pator Larry Dittenberner and George Davenport officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, 88558 Oak Hill Cemetery Hill Road. Visitation tonight until 8 pm, and Wednesday, 8 am to 12 noon.

Linda Marie

Judith Eileen

Phyllis Mae

was born October 12,1880 in Listowel, Ontario, Canada

he married Ina Mae Olmstead, May 22,1909

"Russel" died August 6,1949 , Anecortes , WA

born January 19,1892 in Jennings, MI

Ina Mae died August 15,1969

She was the mother of

Gordon Edward

Erma Maebelle

George Orville

Mary Lavita

Alice Emeline

Vera Pearl

Gertrude

Verna Eileen

Ina Mae Olmstead can trace her roots to the Mayflower. Her ancestors are William Bradford and Isaac Allerton.