James S. Rathbun, Pioneer and Old Soldier, to be Buried Today.
James S. Rathbun, veteran contractor and merchant of Portland, died at home at Mount Tabor on Sunday. Though not a pioneer Mr. Rathbun had lived in this state since 1861 and was widely known and liked. His final illness, which was very painful, lasted 20 months.
Mr. Rathbun was born at Otega, Oswego County, New York, January 11, 1831, where he lived until he reached his majority. In 1852 he came to California. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged at Vancouver, as First Lieutenant, in 1866.
In 1863 he was married to Miss Louvinin Maria Osborn, a pioneer of Yamhill County. In 1880 he moved with his family to Portland, where he followed his trade of contractor and builder until 1879, where he had since resided.
Mr Rathbun was prominent in Masonic circles. He was made a Master mason in 1868, in La Fayette Lodge No 3; served Columbia Lodge, No. 42, as master for several years, but for many years last past had been a member of Portland Lodge No. 55. Until his sickness he was one of the most regular attendants, always ready to do his duty in attending to the sick and always at his post. For some years he was custodian of the work, which position he held until failing health compelled him to give it up. No man in the state was better posted on Masonic law and usage than he. He will be much missed by this brethren.
He is survived by his widow and four children: May I., for many years a teacher in the public schools of the city; Judge E., Guy J., and Mrs. Dollie Hodson. Another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Burke, died last April. He lived a life of strict integrity, and to his family and the community he leaves the legacy of a spotless name. He was a man of strong character, decided convictions, and devoted to his home and family. In the community in which he lived he was ever ready to do his part in intelligent and faithful work to build it up and help along in all that would lend to its betterment.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 8 o'clock, from the residence, and the interment will take place at Lone Fir.
Morning Oregonian; Date: 08-16-1904
During the Civil War, he enlisted September 18, 1861 in Company D of the 4th California Infantry and was promoted to first sergeant. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in May 28, 1864 and first lieutenant in August 24, 1865 in Company I. His unit served in Oregon and the Washington Territory. He was mustered out on January 6, 1866 in Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory.
James S. Rathbun, veteran contractor and merchant of Portland, died at home at Mount Tabor on Sunday. Though not a pioneer Mr. Rathbun had lived in this state since 1861 and was widely known and liked. His final illness, which was very painful, lasted 20 months.
Mr. Rathbun was born at Otega, Oswego County, New York, January 11, 1831, where he lived until he reached his majority. In 1852 he came to California. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged at Vancouver, as First Lieutenant, in 1866.
In 1863 he was married to Miss Louvinin Maria Osborn, a pioneer of Yamhill County. In 1880 he moved with his family to Portland, where he followed his trade of contractor and builder until 1879, where he had since resided.
Mr Rathbun was prominent in Masonic circles. He was made a Master mason in 1868, in La Fayette Lodge No 3; served Columbia Lodge, No. 42, as master for several years, but for many years last past had been a member of Portland Lodge No. 55. Until his sickness he was one of the most regular attendants, always ready to do his duty in attending to the sick and always at his post. For some years he was custodian of the work, which position he held until failing health compelled him to give it up. No man in the state was better posted on Masonic law and usage than he. He will be much missed by this brethren.
He is survived by his widow and four children: May I., for many years a teacher in the public schools of the city; Judge E., Guy J., and Mrs. Dollie Hodson. Another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Burke, died last April. He lived a life of strict integrity, and to his family and the community he leaves the legacy of a spotless name. He was a man of strong character, decided convictions, and devoted to his home and family. In the community in which he lived he was ever ready to do his part in intelligent and faithful work to build it up and help along in all that would lend to its betterment.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 8 o'clock, from the residence, and the interment will take place at Lone Fir.
Morning Oregonian; Date: 08-16-1904
During the Civil War, he enlisted September 18, 1861 in Company D of the 4th California Infantry and was promoted to first sergeant. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in May 28, 1864 and first lieutenant in August 24, 1865 in Company I. His unit served in Oregon and the Washington Territory. He was mustered out on January 6, 1866 in Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory.
James S. Rathbun, Pioneer and Old Soldier, to be Buried Today.
James S. Rathbun, veteran contractor and merchant of Portland, died at home at Mount Tabor on Sunday. Though not a pioneer Mr. Rathbun had lived in this state since 1861 and was widely known and liked. His final illness, which was very painful, lasted 20 months.
Mr. Rathbun was born at Otega, Oswego County, New York, January 11, 1831, where he lived until he reached his majority. In 1852 he came to California. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged at Vancouver, as First Lieutenant, in 1866.
In 1863 he was married to Miss Louvinin Maria Osborn, a pioneer of Yamhill County. In 1880 he moved with his family to Portland, where he followed his trade of contractor and builder until 1879, where he had since resided.
Mr Rathbun was prominent in Masonic circles. He was made a Master mason in 1868, in La Fayette Lodge No 3; served Columbia Lodge, No. 42, as master for several years, but for many years last past had been a member of Portland Lodge No. 55. Until his sickness he was one of the most regular attendants, always ready to do his duty in attending to the sick and always at his post. For some years he was custodian of the work, which position he held until failing health compelled him to give it up. No man in the state was better posted on Masonic law and usage than he. He will be much missed by this brethren.
He is survived by his widow and four children: May I., for many years a teacher in the public schools of the city; Judge E., Guy J., and Mrs. Dollie Hodson. Another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Burke, died last April. He lived a life of strict integrity, and to his family and the community he leaves the legacy of a spotless name. He was a man of strong character, decided convictions, and devoted to his home and family. In the community in which he lived he was ever ready to do his part in intelligent and faithful work to build it up and help along in all that would lend to its betterment.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 8 o'clock, from the residence, and the interment will take place at Lone Fir.
Morning Oregonian; Date: 08-16-1904
During the Civil War, he enlisted September 18, 1861 in Company D of the 4th California Infantry and was promoted to first sergeant. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in May 28, 1864 and first lieutenant in August 24, 1865 in Company I. His unit served in Oregon and the Washington Territory. He was mustered out on January 6, 1866 in Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory.
James S. Rathbun, veteran contractor and merchant of Portland, died at home at Mount Tabor on Sunday. Though not a pioneer Mr. Rathbun had lived in this state since 1861 and was widely known and liked. His final illness, which was very painful, lasted 20 months.
Mr. Rathbun was born at Otega, Oswego County, New York, January 11, 1831, where he lived until he reached his majority. In 1852 he came to California. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged at Vancouver, as First Lieutenant, in 1866.
In 1863 he was married to Miss Louvinin Maria Osborn, a pioneer of Yamhill County. In 1880 he moved with his family to Portland, where he followed his trade of contractor and builder until 1879, where he had since resided.
Mr Rathbun was prominent in Masonic circles. He was made a Master mason in 1868, in La Fayette Lodge No 3; served Columbia Lodge, No. 42, as master for several years, but for many years last past had been a member of Portland Lodge No. 55. Until his sickness he was one of the most regular attendants, always ready to do his duty in attending to the sick and always at his post. For some years he was custodian of the work, which position he held until failing health compelled him to give it up. No man in the state was better posted on Masonic law and usage than he. He will be much missed by this brethren.
He is survived by his widow and four children: May I., for many years a teacher in the public schools of the city; Judge E., Guy J., and Mrs. Dollie Hodson. Another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Burke, died last April. He lived a life of strict integrity, and to his family and the community he leaves the legacy of a spotless name. He was a man of strong character, decided convictions, and devoted to his home and family. In the community in which he lived he was ever ready to do his part in intelligent and faithful work to build it up and help along in all that would lend to its betterment.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 8 o'clock, from the residence, and the interment will take place at Lone Fir.
Morning Oregonian; Date: 08-16-1904
During the Civil War, he enlisted September 18, 1861 in Company D of the 4th California Infantry and was promoted to first sergeant. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in May 28, 1864 and first lieutenant in August 24, 1865 in Company I. His unit served in Oregon and the Washington Territory. He was mustered out on January 6, 1866 in Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory.
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