DEATH OF JOHN MYERS
A Pioneer of Oregon City Dies Suddenly at his Home in Portland.

John Myers, a former pioneer of Oregon City but of late an esteemed citizen of Portland, died at his home in that city Wednesday, January 17th. His health had been failing for several months, but his sudden end was entirely unexpected and came as a great blow to his friends.
Mr. Myers was born in Missouri in 1830 and crossed the plains in 1852. He settled in California where he resided until 1860 when he removed to Oregon and settled in Oregon City where he engaged in business and continued until 1888 when he removed to Portland where he resided until his death. During his long residence in Clackamas county Mr. Myers was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and in 1868 was elected sheriff. Following his term as sheriff he elected to represent Clackamas County, was in the state senate for the sessions of 1872, 1874, 1876, 1878 and 1880. In 1888 he was appointed U.S. Marshal of Oregon by President Cleveland, when he took up his residence in Portland and became prominent in the political, commercial and social life of that city. During his residence in this city he served as president of the board of trade and was instrumental in securing the construction of the first bridge across the Willamette River.
My. Myers was a Mason of many years standing and had frequently served as master of the lodges in which he held his membership. He was known throughout the state and was at one time a candidate for Congress on the democratic ticket, being defeated by only a small majority.
He leaves a wife and ten children, of whom Mrs. L.P. Williams, Mrs. R.B. Beatie and Joseph R. Myers, are residents of this county. The other children reside in Portland and Tacoma.

Oregon City Enterprise, Friday, Jan. 19, 1900, page 6, col. 1