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Nephew of first Ochoco Valley settler works as town’s blacksmith
William Prine lived a life rich with friends rather than wealth
William Prine was the nephew of Barney Prine, who was the first settler in the Ochoco Valley. He came to the Ochoco Valley as a pioneer with his parents and remained in the community for the rest of his life. William Martin Prine was born in Scio, Oregon Territory on Dec. 26, 1852. He grew up in that vicinity and apprenticed in the blacksmith trade. His father, David Prine, was the brother of Barney Prine and had come to settle in the Ochoco Valley shortly after his brother.
William came to Prineville in 1871 when he was 19 years old and worked as a blacksmith for his uncle Barney Prine. He continued to work as a blacksmith in Prineville after his uncle left the community.
William became smitten by a young woman visiting town with her circuit riding brother. She was Martha Ellen Belieu and she had crossed the plains to Oregon as a young girl. She was raised by her brother as her father had died shortly after arriving in Oregon. William and Martha were married in July 1877. After their marriage, they lived on a homestead up Juniper Canyon. They had five children.
Martha died on July 14, 1907 only six weeks after her youngest daughter Hazel was born. One of William’s daughters, Ethel, stayed at home to help her father raise the young Hazel. Ethel later married Eldnar Randle and the family including Hazel and William lived together. William served as a town marshal for Prineville for several years. He enjoyed gardening and had a small garden at his home.
William lived the rest of his life in Prineville and gained many friends. He died on Dec. 6, 1931. A long time friend and former congressman, John Newton Williamson provided an epitaph for William: “William Prine was not only a pioneer himself but was born of pioneer stock. He was a kindly man. He did not die possessed of great wealth. He did not care for wealth. Through his whole life, when he came into possession of money, he did not consider it belonged to him if he knew of a neighbor who needed it. He cared nothing for money or property, except as a means of helping others. He died rich in the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends.”
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1870 Census - Occupation: Works on Farm (Rays Precinct, Linn Co., Oregon)
1880 Census - Occupation: Horse & Cattle Raiser (Prineville, Wasco Co., Oregon)
1900 Census - Occupation: Policeman (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1910 Census - Occupation: Blacksmith (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1920 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1930 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
Nephew of first Ochoco Valley settler works as town’s blacksmith
William Prine lived a life rich with friends rather than wealth
William Prine was the nephew of Barney Prine, who was the first settler in the Ochoco Valley. He came to the Ochoco Valley as a pioneer with his parents and remained in the community for the rest of his life. William Martin Prine was born in Scio, Oregon Territory on Dec. 26, 1852. He grew up in that vicinity and apprenticed in the blacksmith trade. His father, David Prine, was the brother of Barney Prine and had come to settle in the Ochoco Valley shortly after his brother.
William came to Prineville in 1871 when he was 19 years old and worked as a blacksmith for his uncle Barney Prine. He continued to work as a blacksmith in Prineville after his uncle left the community.
William became smitten by a young woman visiting town with her circuit riding brother. She was Martha Ellen Belieu and she had crossed the plains to Oregon as a young girl. She was raised by her brother as her father had died shortly after arriving in Oregon. William and Martha were married in July 1877. After their marriage, they lived on a homestead up Juniper Canyon. They had five children.
Martha died on July 14, 1907 only six weeks after her youngest daughter Hazel was born. One of William’s daughters, Ethel, stayed at home to help her father raise the young Hazel. Ethel later married Eldnar Randle and the family including Hazel and William lived together. William served as a town marshal for Prineville for several years. He enjoyed gardening and had a small garden at his home.
William lived the rest of his life in Prineville and gained many friends. He died on Dec. 6, 1931. A long time friend and former congressman, John Newton Williamson provided an epitaph for William: “William Prine was not only a pioneer himself but was born of pioneer stock. He was a kindly man. He did not die possessed of great wealth. He did not care for wealth. Through his whole life, when he came into possession of money, he did not consider it belonged to him if he knew of a neighbor who needed it. He cared nothing for money or property, except as a means of helping others. He died rich in the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends.”
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1870 Census - Occupation: Works on Farm (Rays Precinct, Linn Co., Oregon)
1880 Census - Occupation: Horse & Cattle Raiser (Prineville, Wasco Co., Oregon)
1900 Census - Occupation: Policeman (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1910 Census - Occupation: Blacksmith (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1920 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1930 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
Newspaper clipping, unknown date and source:
Nephew of first Ochoco Valley settler works as town’s blacksmith
William Prine lived a life rich with friends rather than wealth
William Prine was the nephew of Barney Prine, who was the first settler in the Ochoco Valley. He came to the Ochoco Valley as a pioneer with his parents and remained in the community for the rest of his life. William Martin Prine was born in Scio, Oregon Territory on Dec. 26, 1852. He grew up in that vicinity and apprenticed in the blacksmith trade. His father, David Prine, was the brother of Barney Prine and had come to settle in the Ochoco Valley shortly after his brother.
William came to Prineville in 1871 when he was 19 years old and worked as a blacksmith for his uncle Barney Prine. He continued to work as a blacksmith in Prineville after his uncle left the community.
William became smitten by a young woman visiting town with her circuit riding brother. She was Martha Ellen Belieu and she had crossed the plains to Oregon as a young girl. She was raised by her brother as her father had died shortly after arriving in Oregon. William and Martha were married in July 1877. After their marriage, they lived on a homestead up Juniper Canyon. They had five children.
Martha died on July 14, 1907 only six weeks after her youngest daughter Hazel was born. One of William’s daughters, Ethel, stayed at home to help her father raise the young Hazel. Ethel later married Eldnar Randle and the family including Hazel and William lived together. William served as a town marshal for Prineville for several years. He enjoyed gardening and had a small garden at his home.
William lived the rest of his life in Prineville and gained many friends. He died on Dec. 6, 1931. A long time friend and former congressman, John Newton Williamson provided an epitaph for William: “William Prine was not only a pioneer himself but was born of pioneer stock. He was a kindly man. He did not die possessed of great wealth. He did not care for wealth. Through his whole life, when he came into possession of money, he did not consider it belonged to him if he knew of a neighbor who needed it. He cared nothing for money or property, except as a means of helping others. He died rich in the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends.”
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1870 Census - Occupation: Works on Farm (Rays Precinct, Linn Co., Oregon)
1880 Census - Occupation: Horse & Cattle Raiser (Prineville, Wasco Co., Oregon)
1900 Census - Occupation: Policeman (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1910 Census - Occupation: Blacksmith (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1920 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1930 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
Nephew of first Ochoco Valley settler works as town’s blacksmith
William Prine lived a life rich with friends rather than wealth
William Prine was the nephew of Barney Prine, who was the first settler in the Ochoco Valley. He came to the Ochoco Valley as a pioneer with his parents and remained in the community for the rest of his life. William Martin Prine was born in Scio, Oregon Territory on Dec. 26, 1852. He grew up in that vicinity and apprenticed in the blacksmith trade. His father, David Prine, was the brother of Barney Prine and had come to settle in the Ochoco Valley shortly after his brother.
William came to Prineville in 1871 when he was 19 years old and worked as a blacksmith for his uncle Barney Prine. He continued to work as a blacksmith in Prineville after his uncle left the community.
William became smitten by a young woman visiting town with her circuit riding brother. She was Martha Ellen Belieu and she had crossed the plains to Oregon as a young girl. She was raised by her brother as her father had died shortly after arriving in Oregon. William and Martha were married in July 1877. After their marriage, they lived on a homestead up Juniper Canyon. They had five children.
Martha died on July 14, 1907 only six weeks after her youngest daughter Hazel was born. One of William’s daughters, Ethel, stayed at home to help her father raise the young Hazel. Ethel later married Eldnar Randle and the family including Hazel and William lived together. William served as a town marshal for Prineville for several years. He enjoyed gardening and had a small garden at his home.
William lived the rest of his life in Prineville and gained many friends. He died on Dec. 6, 1931. A long time friend and former congressman, John Newton Williamson provided an epitaph for William: “William Prine was not only a pioneer himself but was born of pioneer stock. He was a kindly man. He did not die possessed of great wealth. He did not care for wealth. Through his whole life, when he came into possession of money, he did not consider it belonged to him if he knew of a neighbor who needed it. He cared nothing for money or property, except as a means of helping others. He died rich in the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends.”
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1870 Census - Occupation: Works on Farm (Rays Precinct, Linn Co., Oregon)
1880 Census - Occupation: Horse & Cattle Raiser (Prineville, Wasco Co., Oregon)
1900 Census - Occupation: Policeman (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1910 Census - Occupation: Blacksmith (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1920 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
1930 Census - Occupation: None (Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon)
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