Eugene Daily Guard newspaper
April 1, 1895
Page 4
DIED
At his home, Saturday evening, March 29, 1895, four miles north of Eugene with inflammation of the bowels, Robert M. Masterson, after a few days illness. The deceased was a native of Kentucky and born to Lincoln county April 30, 1829; in 1831 his parents took him to Lafayette county in that state, and again moved, in 1835 to Johnson county. At that place Mr. Masterson joined a company coming overland to Oregon, and on the route, and before arriving at Snake River, the company divided, the portion to which Mr. Masterson was attached moving in advance. When the party following arrived at Boise River, where Middleton now stands, they were attacked by Indians, and all killed except two boys* belonging to Mr. Ward. Mr. Masterson arrived in Oregon in 1854, and in the spring of that year he settled in Lane county. In the Rogue River Indian War of 1855, he was engaged and in 1862 settled on his farm in Springfield precinct where he died. He married Nellie T. (sic) Gillespie, and to them were born seven children, all of whom are living.**
The burial took place in the Gillespie cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock, and was largely attended, Rev. J.A. Longbottom conducting the services.
Mr. Masterson was a first class citizen and was highly respected by all, and therefore his death is mourned by the people. ~~~END~~~
*These two boys were R.M. Masterson's nephews, 15-year-old William Mitchell Ward and 13-year-old Newton Jasper Ward. They were the sons of R.M.'s sister and brother-in-law, Alexander and Margaret (Masterson) Ward. The Wards and six of their eight children, ranging from 17-year-old Mary to 4-year-old Susan, died in the famous Indian massacre near the Boise River on August 20, 1854.
**This is incorrect; there were actually nine children born to R.M. and Nellie Masterson. Two daughters, Nellie L. and Chloe L. both died as babies. Chloe Masterson, born on December 23, 1863, died at the age of fifteen months on March 17, 1865. Nellie Lee Masterson, born on April 11, 1868, died at the age of 8 months on December 12, 1868. Both of the Masterson's infant daughters are buried in Gillespie cemetery.
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Eugene Daily Guard newspaper
Also on April 1, 1895
Also on Page 4
POST MORTEM
A post mortem on the body of Mr. Masterson was conducted by Dr. J.W. Harris, assisted by Dr. T.W. Harris, yesterday. They found that death was caused by an obstruction of the bowels, a fibrous band having slipped over a small intestine, which tied it. Above the obstruction the organ was in a state of mortification, while below, it was in a fairly healthy condition. ~~~END~~~
N O T E S :
R.M. Masterson was a son of Lazarus Masterson & Elizabeth (Givens) Masterson.
R.M. Masterson's brothers, William Alexander Masterson (who is also buried in Gillespie Cemetery) and James Alfred Masterson, also came out west. Two of their sisters were killed by Indians at Canyon County, Idaho in the Ward Family Massacre on 20 Aug 1854. The Masterson sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Alexander Ward) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Frank White), their husbands and the Ward's children were also on their way to the Willamette Valley.
R.M. Masterson married Nellie Jackson Graham Gillespie, daughter of Rev. Jacob Gillespie, on 03 Sep 1858 at Eugene, Oregon.
R.M. Masterson was a member of the Second Regiment Oregon Mounted Volunteers, October 23, 1855-February 6, 1856, during the Rogue River Indian War. He was in Eugene's Company A, captained by Joseph Bailey and served with Rev. Jacob Gillespie's nephew John Gillespie, who was killed during the Battle of Hungry Hill.
April 1, 1895
Page 4
DIED
At his home, Saturday evening, March 29, 1895, four miles north of Eugene with inflammation of the bowels, Robert M. Masterson, after a few days illness. The deceased was a native of Kentucky and born to Lincoln county April 30, 1829; in 1831 his parents took him to Lafayette county in that state, and again moved, in 1835 to Johnson county. At that place Mr. Masterson joined a company coming overland to Oregon, and on the route, and before arriving at Snake River, the company divided, the portion to which Mr. Masterson was attached moving in advance. When the party following arrived at Boise River, where Middleton now stands, they were attacked by Indians, and all killed except two boys* belonging to Mr. Ward. Mr. Masterson arrived in Oregon in 1854, and in the spring of that year he settled in Lane county. In the Rogue River Indian War of 1855, he was engaged and in 1862 settled on his farm in Springfield precinct where he died. He married Nellie T. (sic) Gillespie, and to them were born seven children, all of whom are living.**
The burial took place in the Gillespie cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock, and was largely attended, Rev. J.A. Longbottom conducting the services.
Mr. Masterson was a first class citizen and was highly respected by all, and therefore his death is mourned by the people. ~~~END~~~
*These two boys were R.M. Masterson's nephews, 15-year-old William Mitchell Ward and 13-year-old Newton Jasper Ward. They were the sons of R.M.'s sister and brother-in-law, Alexander and Margaret (Masterson) Ward. The Wards and six of their eight children, ranging from 17-year-old Mary to 4-year-old Susan, died in the famous Indian massacre near the Boise River on August 20, 1854.
**This is incorrect; there were actually nine children born to R.M. and Nellie Masterson. Two daughters, Nellie L. and Chloe L. both died as babies. Chloe Masterson, born on December 23, 1863, died at the age of fifteen months on March 17, 1865. Nellie Lee Masterson, born on April 11, 1868, died at the age of 8 months on December 12, 1868. Both of the Masterson's infant daughters are buried in Gillespie cemetery.
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Eugene Daily Guard newspaper
Also on April 1, 1895
Also on Page 4
POST MORTEM
A post mortem on the body of Mr. Masterson was conducted by Dr. J.W. Harris, assisted by Dr. T.W. Harris, yesterday. They found that death was caused by an obstruction of the bowels, a fibrous band having slipped over a small intestine, which tied it. Above the obstruction the organ was in a state of mortification, while below, it was in a fairly healthy condition. ~~~END~~~
N O T E S :
R.M. Masterson was a son of Lazarus Masterson & Elizabeth (Givens) Masterson.
R.M. Masterson's brothers, William Alexander Masterson (who is also buried in Gillespie Cemetery) and James Alfred Masterson, also came out west. Two of their sisters were killed by Indians at Canyon County, Idaho in the Ward Family Massacre on 20 Aug 1854. The Masterson sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Alexander Ward) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Frank White), their husbands and the Ward's children were also on their way to the Willamette Valley.
R.M. Masterson married Nellie Jackson Graham Gillespie, daughter of Rev. Jacob Gillespie, on 03 Sep 1858 at Eugene, Oregon.
R.M. Masterson was a member of the Second Regiment Oregon Mounted Volunteers, October 23, 1855-February 6, 1856, during the Rogue River Indian War. He was in Eugene's Company A, captained by Joseph Bailey and served with Rev. Jacob Gillespie's nephew John Gillespie, who was killed during the Battle of Hungry Hill.
Eugene Daily Guard newspaper
April 1, 1895
Page 4
DIED
At his home, Saturday evening, March 29, 1895, four miles north of Eugene with inflammation of the bowels, Robert M. Masterson, after a few days illness. The deceased was a native of Kentucky and born to Lincoln county April 30, 1829; in 1831 his parents took him to Lafayette county in that state, and again moved, in 1835 to Johnson county. At that place Mr. Masterson joined a company coming overland to Oregon, and on the route, and before arriving at Snake River, the company divided, the portion to which Mr. Masterson was attached moving in advance. When the party following arrived at Boise River, where Middleton now stands, they were attacked by Indians, and all killed except two boys* belonging to Mr. Ward. Mr. Masterson arrived in Oregon in 1854, and in the spring of that year he settled in Lane county. In the Rogue River Indian War of 1855, he was engaged and in 1862 settled on his farm in Springfield precinct where he died. He married Nellie T. (sic) Gillespie, and to them were born seven children, all of whom are living.**
The burial took place in the Gillespie cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock, and was largely attended, Rev. J.A. Longbottom conducting the services.
Mr. Masterson was a first class citizen and was highly respected by all, and therefore his death is mourned by the people. ~~~END~~~
*These two boys were R.M. Masterson's nephews, 15-year-old William Mitchell Ward and 13-year-old Newton Jasper Ward. They were the sons of R.M.'s sister and brother-in-law, Alexander and Margaret (Masterson) Ward. The Wards and six of their eight children, ranging from 17-year-old Mary to 4-year-old Susan, died in the famous Indian massacre near the Boise River on August 20, 1854.
**This is incorrect; there were actually nine children born to R.M. and Nellie Masterson. Two daughters, Nellie L. and Chloe L. both died as babies. Chloe Masterson, born on December 23, 1863, died at the age of fifteen months on March 17, 1865. Nellie Lee Masterson, born on April 11, 1868, died at the age of 8 months on December 12, 1868. Both of the Masterson's infant daughters are buried in Gillespie cemetery.
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Eugene Daily Guard newspaper
Also on April 1, 1895
Also on Page 4
POST MORTEM
A post mortem on the body of Mr. Masterson was conducted by Dr. J.W. Harris, assisted by Dr. T.W. Harris, yesterday. They found that death was caused by an obstruction of the bowels, a fibrous band having slipped over a small intestine, which tied it. Above the obstruction the organ was in a state of mortification, while below, it was in a fairly healthy condition. ~~~END~~~
N O T E S :
R.M. Masterson was a son of Lazarus Masterson & Elizabeth (Givens) Masterson.
R.M. Masterson's brothers, William Alexander Masterson (who is also buried in Gillespie Cemetery) and James Alfred Masterson, also came out west. Two of their sisters were killed by Indians at Canyon County, Idaho in the Ward Family Massacre on 20 Aug 1854. The Masterson sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Alexander Ward) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Frank White), their husbands and the Ward's children were also on their way to the Willamette Valley.
R.M. Masterson married Nellie Jackson Graham Gillespie, daughter of Rev. Jacob Gillespie, on 03 Sep 1858 at Eugene, Oregon.
R.M. Masterson was a member of the Second Regiment Oregon Mounted Volunteers, October 23, 1855-February 6, 1856, during the Rogue River Indian War. He was in Eugene's Company A, captained by Joseph Bailey and served with Rev. Jacob Gillespie's nephew John Gillespie, who was killed during the Battle of Hungry Hill.
April 1, 1895
Page 4
DIED
At his home, Saturday evening, March 29, 1895, four miles north of Eugene with inflammation of the bowels, Robert M. Masterson, after a few days illness. The deceased was a native of Kentucky and born to Lincoln county April 30, 1829; in 1831 his parents took him to Lafayette county in that state, and again moved, in 1835 to Johnson county. At that place Mr. Masterson joined a company coming overland to Oregon, and on the route, and before arriving at Snake River, the company divided, the portion to which Mr. Masterson was attached moving in advance. When the party following arrived at Boise River, where Middleton now stands, they were attacked by Indians, and all killed except two boys* belonging to Mr. Ward. Mr. Masterson arrived in Oregon in 1854, and in the spring of that year he settled in Lane county. In the Rogue River Indian War of 1855, he was engaged and in 1862 settled on his farm in Springfield precinct where he died. He married Nellie T. (sic) Gillespie, and to them were born seven children, all of whom are living.**
The burial took place in the Gillespie cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock, and was largely attended, Rev. J.A. Longbottom conducting the services.
Mr. Masterson was a first class citizen and was highly respected by all, and therefore his death is mourned by the people. ~~~END~~~
*These two boys were R.M. Masterson's nephews, 15-year-old William Mitchell Ward and 13-year-old Newton Jasper Ward. They were the sons of R.M.'s sister and brother-in-law, Alexander and Margaret (Masterson) Ward. The Wards and six of their eight children, ranging from 17-year-old Mary to 4-year-old Susan, died in the famous Indian massacre near the Boise River on August 20, 1854.
**This is incorrect; there were actually nine children born to R.M. and Nellie Masterson. Two daughters, Nellie L. and Chloe L. both died as babies. Chloe Masterson, born on December 23, 1863, died at the age of fifteen months on March 17, 1865. Nellie Lee Masterson, born on April 11, 1868, died at the age of 8 months on December 12, 1868. Both of the Masterson's infant daughters are buried in Gillespie cemetery.
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Eugene Daily Guard newspaper
Also on April 1, 1895
Also on Page 4
POST MORTEM
A post mortem on the body of Mr. Masterson was conducted by Dr. J.W. Harris, assisted by Dr. T.W. Harris, yesterday. They found that death was caused by an obstruction of the bowels, a fibrous band having slipped over a small intestine, which tied it. Above the obstruction the organ was in a state of mortification, while below, it was in a fairly healthy condition. ~~~END~~~
N O T E S :
R.M. Masterson was a son of Lazarus Masterson & Elizabeth (Givens) Masterson.
R.M. Masterson's brothers, William Alexander Masterson (who is also buried in Gillespie Cemetery) and James Alfred Masterson, also came out west. Two of their sisters were killed by Indians at Canyon County, Idaho in the Ward Family Massacre on 20 Aug 1854. The Masterson sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Alexander Ward) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Frank White), their husbands and the Ward's children were also on their way to the Willamette Valley.
R.M. Masterson married Nellie Jackson Graham Gillespie, daughter of Rev. Jacob Gillespie, on 03 Sep 1858 at Eugene, Oregon.
R.M. Masterson was a member of the Second Regiment Oregon Mounted Volunteers, October 23, 1855-February 6, 1856, during the Rogue River Indian War. He was in Eugene's Company A, captained by Joseph Bailey and served with Rev. Jacob Gillespie's nephew John Gillespie, who was killed during the Battle of Hungry Hill.
Gravesite Details
R.M. Masterson was buried on April 1, 1895 with no grave marker. One hundred and seventeen years later, one for him was obtained through the 2012 Gillespie Cemetery Pioneer Marker Project.
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