The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1915, page 1
MRS. CRAM CELEBRATES EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Though she celebrated her 80th birthday Monday, at the home of her son, Frank A. Cram, Mrs. M.A. Cram, one of the Pacific coast’s sturdy, noble pioneer women and one of the most remarkable women today in Oregon, retains all of her faculties. In the late evening time of life Mrs. Cram is blessed with the enjoyment of good health. She attributes this blessing to much activity in the open air during her younger days.
Mrs. Cram is a native of New Hampshire. When the Civil war came on she and her husband were in Texas. To escape conscription, Mr. Cram being a staunch Union man, took his wife into Mexico. For seven months the two traveled by mule back through Mexico, bound for the Pacific coast. They were in daily terror of their lives; for the country was practically lawless, and prowling Indians often crossed their trail. Finally they reached Guaymas, where they took passage for San Francisco.
After a short time on the coast Mr. and Mrs. Cram left for Siskiyou county, where Mr. Cram engaged in mining. In 1880 they removed to Prineville.
Mrs. Cram later removed to The Dalles in order that she might educate the younger children of the family. Seven years ago she came here to make home in a bungalow home erected beside the residence of her son, Frank A. Cram.
In addition to the son, who is well known here, having for many years been engaged in the mercantile business, Mrs. Cram has five other sons and four daughters. They are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Cross Keys; W.S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Marie Booton, of Post; Mrs. Florence Butler, Mrs. H.L. Vorce, Mrs. T.B. Steele, of Portland; and James and H.S. Cram, of Prineville. She has 15 grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Wardwell Cram were here from Harrisburg for the birthday anniversary. They returned home Tuesday afternoon.
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The Hood River Glacier, September 4, 1919
Mrs. Mary A. Cram Called By Death
Death closed the eventful career of Mrs. Mary A. Cram, aged 84 years and mother of nine living sons and daughters, last Friday night. Mrs. Cram had lived a full life. Recently she celebrated a family reunion here with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren present.
Mrs. Cram was born at Nashua, New Hampshire, November 29, 1835. Her girlhood was spent in New England, where she was married to Perry Cram, who preceded her to the grave. Soon after their wedding they went to Austin, Texas., where their first two children were born. From the south they migrated to California, coming from that state to Oregon in 1880.
For a number of years Mrs. Cram has made her home here near her son, F. A. Cram. She was proud of her big family and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her happiest moments were when they were here visiting. Happy family reunions were frequent occurrences.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., pastor of the Church of Our Father, Portland, officiating. The body was taken to Portland for cremation.
In addition to the local son the other eight children are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Gateway; W. S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Chas. Butler, of Port Townsend, Wash.; Henry and James Cram, of Prineville; Mrs. T. B. Steele, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Harry L. Vorse, of Portland.
MRS. CRAM CELEBRATES EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Though she celebrated her 80th birthday Monday, at the home of her son, Frank A. Cram, Mrs. M.A. Cram, one of the Pacific coast’s sturdy, noble pioneer women and one of the most remarkable women today in Oregon, retains all of her faculties. In the late evening time of life Mrs. Cram is blessed with the enjoyment of good health. She attributes this blessing to much activity in the open air during her younger days.
Mrs. Cram is a native of New Hampshire. When the Civil war came on she and her husband were in Texas. To escape conscription, Mr. Cram being a staunch Union man, took his wife into Mexico. For seven months the two traveled by mule back through Mexico, bound for the Pacific coast. They were in daily terror of their lives; for the country was practically lawless, and prowling Indians often crossed their trail. Finally they reached Guaymas, where they took passage for San Francisco.
After a short time on the coast Mr. and Mrs. Cram left for Siskiyou county, where Mr. Cram engaged in mining. In 1880 they removed to Prineville.
Mrs. Cram later removed to The Dalles in order that she might educate the younger children of the family. Seven years ago she came here to make home in a bungalow home erected beside the residence of her son, Frank A. Cram.
In addition to the son, who is well known here, having for many years been engaged in the mercantile business, Mrs. Cram has five other sons and four daughters. They are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Cross Keys; W.S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Marie Booton, of Post; Mrs. Florence Butler, Mrs. H.L. Vorce, Mrs. T.B. Steele, of Portland; and James and H.S. Cram, of Prineville. She has 15 grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Wardwell Cram were here from Harrisburg for the birthday anniversary. They returned home Tuesday afternoon.
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The Hood River Glacier, September 4, 1919
Mrs. Mary A. Cram Called By Death
Death closed the eventful career of Mrs. Mary A. Cram, aged 84 years and mother of nine living sons and daughters, last Friday night. Mrs. Cram had lived a full life. Recently she celebrated a family reunion here with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren present.
Mrs. Cram was born at Nashua, New Hampshire, November 29, 1835. Her girlhood was spent in New England, where she was married to Perry Cram, who preceded her to the grave. Soon after their wedding they went to Austin, Texas., where their first two children were born. From the south they migrated to California, coming from that state to Oregon in 1880.
For a number of years Mrs. Cram has made her home here near her son, F. A. Cram. She was proud of her big family and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her happiest moments were when they were here visiting. Happy family reunions were frequent occurrences.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., pastor of the Church of Our Father, Portland, officiating. The body was taken to Portland for cremation.
In addition to the local son the other eight children are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Gateway; W. S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Chas. Butler, of Port Townsend, Wash.; Henry and James Cram, of Prineville; Mrs. T. B. Steele, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Harry L. Vorse, of Portland.
The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1915, page 1
MRS. CRAM CELEBRATES EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Though she celebrated her 80th birthday Monday, at the home of her son, Frank A. Cram, Mrs. M.A. Cram, one of the Pacific coast’s sturdy, noble pioneer women and one of the most remarkable women today in Oregon, retains all of her faculties. In the late evening time of life Mrs. Cram is blessed with the enjoyment of good health. She attributes this blessing to much activity in the open air during her younger days.
Mrs. Cram is a native of New Hampshire. When the Civil war came on she and her husband were in Texas. To escape conscription, Mr. Cram being a staunch Union man, took his wife into Mexico. For seven months the two traveled by mule back through Mexico, bound for the Pacific coast. They were in daily terror of their lives; for the country was practically lawless, and prowling Indians often crossed their trail. Finally they reached Guaymas, where they took passage for San Francisco.
After a short time on the coast Mr. and Mrs. Cram left for Siskiyou county, where Mr. Cram engaged in mining. In 1880 they removed to Prineville.
Mrs. Cram later removed to The Dalles in order that she might educate the younger children of the family. Seven years ago she came here to make home in a bungalow home erected beside the residence of her son, Frank A. Cram.
In addition to the son, who is well known here, having for many years been engaged in the mercantile business, Mrs. Cram has five other sons and four daughters. They are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Cross Keys; W.S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Marie Booton, of Post; Mrs. Florence Butler, Mrs. H.L. Vorce, Mrs. T.B. Steele, of Portland; and James and H.S. Cram, of Prineville. She has 15 grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Wardwell Cram were here from Harrisburg for the birthday anniversary. They returned home Tuesday afternoon.
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The Hood River Glacier, September 4, 1919
Mrs. Mary A. Cram Called By Death
Death closed the eventful career of Mrs. Mary A. Cram, aged 84 years and mother of nine living sons and daughters, last Friday night. Mrs. Cram had lived a full life. Recently she celebrated a family reunion here with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren present.
Mrs. Cram was born at Nashua, New Hampshire, November 29, 1835. Her girlhood was spent in New England, where she was married to Perry Cram, who preceded her to the grave. Soon after their wedding they went to Austin, Texas., where their first two children were born. From the south they migrated to California, coming from that state to Oregon in 1880.
For a number of years Mrs. Cram has made her home here near her son, F. A. Cram. She was proud of her big family and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her happiest moments were when they were here visiting. Happy family reunions were frequent occurrences.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., pastor of the Church of Our Father, Portland, officiating. The body was taken to Portland for cremation.
In addition to the local son the other eight children are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Gateway; W. S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Chas. Butler, of Port Townsend, Wash.; Henry and James Cram, of Prineville; Mrs. T. B. Steele, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Harry L. Vorse, of Portland.
MRS. CRAM CELEBRATES EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Though she celebrated her 80th birthday Monday, at the home of her son, Frank A. Cram, Mrs. M.A. Cram, one of the Pacific coast’s sturdy, noble pioneer women and one of the most remarkable women today in Oregon, retains all of her faculties. In the late evening time of life Mrs. Cram is blessed with the enjoyment of good health. She attributes this blessing to much activity in the open air during her younger days.
Mrs. Cram is a native of New Hampshire. When the Civil war came on she and her husband were in Texas. To escape conscription, Mr. Cram being a staunch Union man, took his wife into Mexico. For seven months the two traveled by mule back through Mexico, bound for the Pacific coast. They were in daily terror of their lives; for the country was practically lawless, and prowling Indians often crossed their trail. Finally they reached Guaymas, where they took passage for San Francisco.
After a short time on the coast Mr. and Mrs. Cram left for Siskiyou county, where Mr. Cram engaged in mining. In 1880 they removed to Prineville.
Mrs. Cram later removed to The Dalles in order that she might educate the younger children of the family. Seven years ago she came here to make home in a bungalow home erected beside the residence of her son, Frank A. Cram.
In addition to the son, who is well known here, having for many years been engaged in the mercantile business, Mrs. Cram has five other sons and four daughters. They are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Cross Keys; W.S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Marie Booton, of Post; Mrs. Florence Butler, Mrs. H.L. Vorce, Mrs. T.B. Steele, of Portland; and James and H.S. Cram, of Prineville. She has 15 grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Wardwell Cram were here from Harrisburg for the birthday anniversary. They returned home Tuesday afternoon.
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The Hood River Glacier, September 4, 1919
Mrs. Mary A. Cram Called By Death
Death closed the eventful career of Mrs. Mary A. Cram, aged 84 years and mother of nine living sons and daughters, last Friday night. Mrs. Cram had lived a full life. Recently she celebrated a family reunion here with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren present.
Mrs. Cram was born at Nashua, New Hampshire, November 29, 1835. Her girlhood was spent in New England, where she was married to Perry Cram, who preceded her to the grave. Soon after their wedding they went to Austin, Texas., where their first two children were born. From the south they migrated to California, coming from that state to Oregon in 1880.
For a number of years Mrs. Cram has made her home here near her son, F. A. Cram. She was proud of her big family and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her happiest moments were when they were here visiting. Happy family reunions were frequent occurrences.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., pastor of the Church of Our Father, Portland, officiating. The body was taken to Portland for cremation.
In addition to the local son the other eight children are: Wardwell Cram, of Harrisburg; Bidwell Cram, of Gateway; W. S. Cram, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. Chas. Butler, of Port Townsend, Wash.; Henry and James Cram, of Prineville; Mrs. T. B. Steele, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Harry L. Vorse, of Portland.
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