Find A Grave - Oregon

Britt, Peter b. March 12, 1818 d. October 3, 1905
Peter Britt was a Swiss immigrant who came to America, and then to Oregon in 1852 with his photography equipment in a wagon. For 50 years he recorded the life and changes of Southern Oregon. His photographs and story were published in 1977 in a book titled "Photographer of a Frontier, the Photography of Peter Brett" by Alan Clark Miller. Peter Britt also participated in the agricultural changes in Oregon, planting fruit trees and opening Oregon's first winery. His varied career also...[Read More] (Bio by: RB)
Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Jackson County, Oregon, USA
Brown, Tabitha Moffatt b. May 1, 1790 d. May 4, 1858
Social Reformer, Educator. Officially named as the “Mother Figure of Oregon” by the Oregon Legislator. Her son participated in the Great Migration of 1843. He talked his mother into emigrated to Oregon in 1864, as an elderly widow. Witnessing the suffering of children whose parents died on the trail, she was inspired to start an orphanage in Oregon in 1848. After a few years it became Pacific University, a liberal arts college that today has a national reputation for its psychology and...[Read More]
Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Brudos, Jerome 'Jerry' b. January 31, 1939 d. March 29, 2006
Criminal. Known as 'The Shoe Fetish Killer.' A native of Webster, South Dakota, he was a former electrician, who became serial kiler, and later one of Oregon's most notorious inmates. Born to Henry Brudos and his wife Eileen, his troubles began when he was very young. He began a weird obsession with women's shoes and clothing, he was beaten by his parents, and he was always sick including measles, violent headaches, and infections. In his later years Brudos went to high school at the North...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Oregon State Penitentiary Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Buetel, Jack b. September 5, 1915 d. June 27, 1989
Actor. He was most notably a western actor in both film and television. He appeared in the films "Mustang" (1959), "Judge Roy Bean" (1956), "Jesse James' Women" (1954), "The Half Breed" (1952), "Best of The Badmen" (1951), and "The Outlaw" (1943), in which he played the role of Billy The Kid. On television he appeared in "Wagon Train" (1957-1965), "Hawaiian Eye" (1959-1963), "Maverick" (1957-1962), and "26 Men" (1957-1959).
Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Mausoleum JS2 Tier 3 Vault 10
Bush II., Asahel b. June 4, 1824 d. December 23, 1913
Came to Oregon in 1850 to start the Oregon Statesman newspaper, at the request of the Democratic party. Still published today as the Statesmen Journal. (Bio by: RB)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Butler, Robert Reyburn b. September 24, 1881 d. January 7, 1933
US Congressman. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1928 until his death, as a representative from Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. He was elected to fill the House seat of Nicholas J. Sinnott who had resigned to accept a federal appointment to the United States Court of Claims. Butler received his law degree from Cumberland University in...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, USA
Cady, Frank b. September 8, 1915 d. June 8, 2012
Actor. Fondly remembered for his role as general store owner Sam Drucker in the TV comedy series "Petticoat Junction" (1963 to 1970) and "Green Acres" (1965 to 1971). His initial exposure to performing was during high school as he participated in some plays, however his aspirations were to become a news journalist. While studying Journalism at Stanford University, he was drawn back to the stage as a writer for a school production. Following graduation in 1938, he experienced his break in...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Meridian United Church of Christ Cemetery, Wilsonville, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Caldwell, Erskine b. December 17, 1903 d. April 11, 1987
Author. Novelist known for the works "Tobacco Road" and "God's Little Acre". (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Cause of death: Unknown
Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon, USA
Carpenter, Kenneth L b. February 26, 1926 d. January 28, 2011
Professional Football Player. For eleven seasons (1950 to 1960), he played at the halfback and flanker positions in the National, Canadian and American Football Leagues with the Cleveland Browns, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Denver Broncos. Born Kenneth Leroy Carpenter, he attended Seaside High School (Oregon), and following graduation served with the US Navy during World War II. Upon his return home, he attended Oregon State University and was selected by the Browns during the 1st round of the...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
West Union Cemetery, Washington County, Oregon, USA
Cartwright, Florence Byrne b. December 27, 1863 d. September 22, 1944
Poet. Her first rondeau was published in the "Californian" in 1882, and her first sestina in the "Overland" in November 1883. A sestina appeared in "Harper's Magazine" in May 1884, and has been published many times. (Bio by: Laurie)
Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Chadwick, Stephen Fowler b. December 25, 1825 d. January 15, 1895
Oregon Governor. Arrived in Oregon in 1851 to set up a law practice and became a postmaster. One of the original directors of the Oregon Central Railroad Company, which subsequently became part of the Southern Pacific Railroad, he was elected Secretary of State in 1870 and 1874, and succeeded to the office of governor of Oregon after the resignation of Governor LaFayette Grover (who had been elected to the US Senate).
Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Chapin, Alaric B. b. June 18, 1848 d. November 27, 1924
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Served as a Private in Company G, 142nd New York Infantry. At Fort Fisher, North Carolina, January 15, 1865, he voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading. He was issued his award on December 28, 1914. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Chapman, William Williams b. August 11, 1808 d. October 18, 1892
US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1832 and commenced the practice of law in Middleton, Virginia. In 1835, he settled in Burlington, Iowa (then Michigan Territory), was elected as Colonel of the militia and became the first prosecuting attorney of the territory in 1836. After the Territory of Iowa was granted representation in 1837, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth Congresses, serving 1838 to 1840. After his term, he relocated in Oregon and became a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Charbonneau, Jean Baptiste b. February 11, 1805 d. May 16, 1866
Sacajawea's son. He was born at the Lewis and Clark's winter camp in Fort Mandan, N.D. His mother was Sacagawea, a Shoshone living among the Hidatsa tribe, and his father, Toussaint Charbonneau was a French-Canadian trapper. The explorers hired the couple as guides and interpreters for their journey from the Northern Plains to the Pacific. Sacagawea and her infant played a significant role in the expedition. He was an emblem of peace. Indians along the way perceived the party to be...[Read More]
Jordan Valley Hamlet Cemetery*, Malheur County, Oregon, USA
Plot: 17 miles south of Jordan Valley, Oregon (toward Winnemucca, NV) on U.S. Highway 95. Turn right onto gravel road marked
*This location is unconfirmed or in dispute.
Coffin, Gen. Stephen B b. 1807 d. March, 1882
Oregon Pioneer who arrived in 1847. First individual owner of 223 acres of the original Portland, Oregon town site. Community and business leader who was involved in transportation, both road building, railway and steam companies, to enable Oregon businesses to prosper. Named by Oregon Governor Gibbs Brigadier General of the Oregon Militia in 1862. Most known for his philanthropy, he gave considerable sums to schools and churches. Portland’s first school and church bell (at the Methodist...[Read More] (Bio by: RB)
Brookside Cemetery, Dayton, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA
Cole, George Edward b. December 23, 1826 d. December 3, 1906
US Politician. Member of the Oregon House of Representatives in 1852 and 1853. Became clerk of the US District Court of Oregon in 1859 and 1860. Relocated to Walla Walla Washington and was elected to Congress. Appointed Governor of the Washington Territory by President Johnson in 1866. (Bio by: RB)
Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Coleman, Parke Edward 'Ed' b. December 1, 1901 d. August 5, 1964
Major League Baseball Player. He played five seasons as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns. Coleman was the first player to make it to the major leagues from what is now Oregon State University. He made his big league debut at the age of 30 on April 15, 1932 and went on to appear in 439 games. He retired with 40 home runs and a .285 lifetime batting average. (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Compson, Hartwell B. b. May 5, 1842 d. August 31, 1905
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. On March 2, 1865, he was commanding officer of the 8th New York Cavalry Regiment as they marched into Waynesboro, Virginia. A sharp battle ensued with the Confederates commanded by Major General Jubal A. Early, in which the Federal victory took 1500 prisoners, 5 pieces of artillery, and 10 rebel battle flags including the flag belonging to General Early's headquarters. He was issued his citation on March 26, 1865. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Cook, Donald b. September 26, 1901 d. October 1, 1961
Actor. Cook is best known for his role as 'Tom Blake' in the television series, "Too Young To Go Steady" (1959). He appeared in the films, "Our Very Own" (1950), "Blonde Ransom" (1945), "Bowery To Broadway" (1944), "Freedom Comes High" (1943), "Circus Girl" (1937), "Ellis Island" (1936), "Dan Matthews" (1935), "Whirlpool" (1934), "Baby Face" (1933), "Jennie Gerhardt" (1933), "Frisco Jenny" (1932), "The Conquerors" (1932), "Taxi!" (1932), "Safe In Hell" (1931), "Side Show" (1931), and "The...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Corbett, Henry b. February 18, 1827 d. March 31, 1903
US Senator. Elected as a Senator from Oregon to the United States Senate, serving from 1867 to 1873. (Bio by: RB)
River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA

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