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LEWIS E. ARMSTRONCi. The highly improved and prosperous condition of Clackamas county is in a large degree due to its farming population, which is for the most part composed of men who are strong in character, energetic in disposition, sensible in judgment, and prompt to take advantage of whatever will prove to their benefit. One of this class is Lewis E. Armstrong, who since 1865 has been an important factor in the growth and upbuilding of the State of Oregon. He located upon his present farm near Barlow in 1869, purchasing sixty-four and one-half acres, to which he later added ten acres adjoining, and in all the surrounding country it would be hard to find a more highly cultivated tract, or a farm better equipped with comfortable buildings, than is owned by Mr. Armstrong.
Thomas Armstrong, the father of Lewis E., was a native of Ohio. By trade he was a contractor and builder, and he also ran a saw-mill.
While residing in Iowa, to which state he removed in i849, he also ran a grist-mill. Near Elgin, that state, he bought land, but this he later sold, and in partncrship with a brother opened a general merchandise store in Elgin.
About five years later he sold his interest in the store and removed to Nebraska. After residing in Lincoln for a time, he removed to Gage County, that state, where he bought a quarter section of land and engaged in farming.
May 28, 1864, he began the long and tedious jour- ney across the plains, and arrived in Boise City, Idaho, in the following September. He spent that winter there, and in the spring went into the South Boise country. In the fall of 1865, however, he arrived in Oregon, settling three miles north of Silverton, where he at first rented a saw-mill, but finally purchased it, running the same with success for one year, when he was overtaken by misfortime, his mill being washed out by an overflow of the river. Nothing daunted, however, he rebuilt it and ran it with success for several years thereafter, but finally sold out and removed to eastern Oregon, settling twenty miles north of Heppner. Here he took up a quarter section of land, and his son, Lewis, also took up four hundred and eighty acres. In 1889. Thomas went to Oregon City, but six months later returned to Silverton, and still later located on the Molalla creek, eight miles east of Barlow, where he made his home for eight or nine years. The year 1899 witnessed his arrival in Barlow, where he purchased the farm on which Lewis E. now resides. His son was interested in all the father's undertakings and they had always made their home together until the ties were broken by the death of the father in June, 1901. He was born September 12. 1812.
His wife, known in her maidenhood as Olive Trask, was born in New York.
Of the five children who composed the parental family, Lewis was the third in order of birth.
He attended the schools of the home neighborhood, but his education has been in the main selfa quired. Near Silverton, Oregon, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Turner, a native of Missouri. Her father, Alfred Turner, was born in Illinois, whence, in 1852 or 1853, he undertook the perilous journey across the plains.
but just before the party reached Green River he died.
Four children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis E. Armstrong, namely; Elmer, a ranchman; Willis, who fell from a steamboat and was drowned; Fred, in Tacoma, Wash. ; and Bessie, who is at home with her parents.
In 1863, under command of General Sully, Mr. L.
Armstrong served for nine months in the Civil war, as a member of Company M, Second Nebraska Infantry, receiving his discharge at Nemaha, Neb..
Fraternal associations claim some of Mr. Arm- strong's time and thought. His name may be found enrolled among the members of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Union Veteran Union of the Civil War, and the Grand Army of the Republic. For sixteen years he has served his fellow citizens in the capacity of school director, for which office he is thoroughly qualified. In his character Mr. Armstrong combines those qualities of heart and mind that render him deservedly popular, and secure to him the warm friendship of all who know him.
"Portrait and Biographical Record
of Portland and Vicinty, Oregon",
Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago,
1903, Page: 834-835, This is an
"Open Source Book". copied by,
Martin Burrell, March 2013
LEWIS E. ARMSTRONCi. The highly improved and prosperous condition of Clackamas county is in a large degree due to its farming population, which is for the most part composed of men who are strong in character, energetic in disposition, sensible in judgment, and prompt to take advantage of whatever will prove to their benefit. One of this class is Lewis E. Armstrong, who since 1865 has been an important factor in the growth and upbuilding of the State of Oregon. He located upon his present farm near Barlow in 1869, purchasing sixty-four and one-half acres, to which he later added ten acres adjoining, and in all the surrounding country it would be hard to find a more highly cultivated tract, or a farm better equipped with comfortable buildings, than is owned by Mr. Armstrong.
Thomas Armstrong, the father of Lewis E., was a native of Ohio. By trade he was a contractor and builder, and he also ran a saw-mill.
While residing in Iowa, to which state he removed in i849, he also ran a grist-mill. Near Elgin, that state, he bought land, but this he later sold, and in partncrship with a brother opened a general merchandise store in Elgin.
About five years later he sold his interest in the store and removed to Nebraska. After residing in Lincoln for a time, he removed to Gage County, that state, where he bought a quarter section of land and engaged in farming.
May 28, 1864, he began the long and tedious jour- ney across the plains, and arrived in Boise City, Idaho, in the following September. He spent that winter there, and in the spring went into the South Boise country. In the fall of 1865, however, he arrived in Oregon, settling three miles north of Silverton, where he at first rented a saw-mill, but finally purchased it, running the same with success for one year, when he was overtaken by misfortime, his mill being washed out by an overflow of the river. Nothing daunted, however, he rebuilt it and ran it with success for several years thereafter, but finally sold out and removed to eastern Oregon, settling twenty miles north of Heppner. Here he took up a quarter section of land, and his son, Lewis, also took up four hundred and eighty acres. In 1889. Thomas went to Oregon City, but six months later returned to Silverton, and still later located on the Molalla creek, eight miles east of Barlow, where he made his home for eight or nine years. The year 1899 witnessed his arrival in Barlow, where he purchased the farm on which Lewis E. now resides. His son was interested in all the father's undertakings and they had always made their home together until the ties were broken by the death of the father in June, 1901. He was born September 12. 1812.
His wife, known in her maidenhood as Olive Trask, was born in New York.
Of the five children who composed the parental family, Lewis was the third in order of birth.
He attended the schools of the home neighborhood, but his education has been in the main selfa quired. Near Silverton, Oregon, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Turner, a native of Missouri. Her father, Alfred Turner, was born in Illinois, whence, in 1852 or 1853, he undertook the perilous journey across the plains.
but just before the party reached Green River he died.
Four children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis E. Armstrong, namely; Elmer, a ranchman; Willis, who fell from a steamboat and was drowned; Fred, in Tacoma, Wash. ; and Bessie, who is at home with her parents.
In 1863, under command of General Sully, Mr. L.
Armstrong served for nine months in the Civil war, as a member of Company M, Second Nebraska Infantry, receiving his discharge at Nemaha, Neb..
Fraternal associations claim some of Mr. Arm- strong's time and thought. His name may be found enrolled among the members of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Union Veteran Union of the Civil War, and the Grand Army of the Republic. For sixteen years he has served his fellow citizens in the capacity of school director, for which office he is thoroughly qualified. In his character Mr. Armstrong combines those qualities of heart and mind that render him deservedly popular, and secure to him the warm friendship of all who know him.
"Portrait and Biographical Record
of Portland and Vicinty, Oregon",
Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago,
1903, Page: 834-835, This is an
"Open Source Book". copied by,
Martin Burrell, March 2013
provided by [email protected]
LEWIS E. ARMSTRONCi. The highly improved and prosperous condition of Clackamas county is in a large degree due to its farming population, which is for the most part composed of men who are strong in character, energetic in disposition, sensible in judgment, and prompt to take advantage of whatever will prove to their benefit. One of this class is Lewis E. Armstrong, who since 1865 has been an important factor in the growth and upbuilding of the State of Oregon. He located upon his present farm near Barlow in 1869, purchasing sixty-four and one-half acres, to which he later added ten acres adjoining, and in all the surrounding country it would be hard to find a more highly cultivated tract, or a farm better equipped with comfortable buildings, than is owned by Mr. Armstrong.
Thomas Armstrong, the father of Lewis E., was a native of Ohio. By trade he was a contractor and builder, and he also ran a saw-mill.
While residing in Iowa, to which state he removed in i849, he also ran a grist-mill. Near Elgin, that state, he bought land, but this he later sold, and in partncrship with a brother opened a general merchandise store in Elgin.
About five years later he sold his interest in the store and removed to Nebraska. After residing in Lincoln for a time, he removed to Gage County, that state, where he bought a quarter section of land and engaged in farming.
May 28, 1864, he began the long and tedious jour- ney across the plains, and arrived in Boise City, Idaho, in the following September. He spent that winter there, and in the spring went into the South Boise country. In the fall of 1865, however, he arrived in Oregon, settling three miles north of Silverton, where he at first rented a saw-mill, but finally purchased it, running the same with success for one year, when he was overtaken by misfortime, his mill being washed out by an overflow of the river. Nothing daunted, however, he rebuilt it and ran it with success for several years thereafter, but finally sold out and removed to eastern Oregon, settling twenty miles north of Heppner. Here he took up a quarter section of land, and his son, Lewis, also took up four hundred and eighty acres. In 1889. Thomas went to Oregon City, but six months later returned to Silverton, and still later located on the Molalla creek, eight miles east of Barlow, where he made his home for eight or nine years. The year 1899 witnessed his arrival in Barlow, where he purchased the farm on which Lewis E. now resides. His son was interested in all the father's undertakings and they had always made their home together until the ties were broken by the death of the father in June, 1901. He was born September 12. 1812.
His wife, known in her maidenhood as Olive Trask, was born in New York.
Of the five children who composed the parental family, Lewis was the third in order of birth.
He attended the schools of the home neighborhood, but his education has been in the main selfa quired. Near Silverton, Oregon, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Turner, a native of Missouri. Her father, Alfred Turner, was born in Illinois, whence, in 1852 or 1853, he undertook the perilous journey across the plains.
but just before the party reached Green River he died.
Four children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis E. Armstrong, namely; Elmer, a ranchman; Willis, who fell from a steamboat and was drowned; Fred, in Tacoma, Wash. ; and Bessie, who is at home with her parents.
In 1863, under command of General Sully, Mr. L.
Armstrong served for nine months in the Civil war, as a member of Company M, Second Nebraska Infantry, receiving his discharge at Nemaha, Neb..
Fraternal associations claim some of Mr. Arm- strong's time and thought. His name may be found enrolled among the members of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Union Veteran Union of the Civil War, and the Grand Army of the Republic. For sixteen years he has served his fellow citizens in the capacity of school director, for which office he is thoroughly qualified. In his character Mr. Armstrong combines those qualities of heart and mind that render him deservedly popular, and secure to him the warm friendship of all who know him.
"Portrait and Biographical Record
of Portland and Vicinty, Oregon",
Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago,
1903, Page: 834-835, This is an
"Open Source Book". copied by,
Martin Burrell, March 2013
LEWIS E. ARMSTRONCi. The highly improved and prosperous condition of Clackamas county is in a large degree due to its farming population, which is for the most part composed of men who are strong in character, energetic in disposition, sensible in judgment, and prompt to take advantage of whatever will prove to their benefit. One of this class is Lewis E. Armstrong, who since 1865 has been an important factor in the growth and upbuilding of the State of Oregon. He located upon his present farm near Barlow in 1869, purchasing sixty-four and one-half acres, to which he later added ten acres adjoining, and in all the surrounding country it would be hard to find a more highly cultivated tract, or a farm better equipped with comfortable buildings, than is owned by Mr. Armstrong.
Thomas Armstrong, the father of Lewis E., was a native of Ohio. By trade he was a contractor and builder, and he also ran a saw-mill.
While residing in Iowa, to which state he removed in i849, he also ran a grist-mill. Near Elgin, that state, he bought land, but this he later sold, and in partncrship with a brother opened a general merchandise store in Elgin.
About five years later he sold his interest in the store and removed to Nebraska. After residing in Lincoln for a time, he removed to Gage County, that state, where he bought a quarter section of land and engaged in farming.
May 28, 1864, he began the long and tedious jour- ney across the plains, and arrived in Boise City, Idaho, in the following September. He spent that winter there, and in the spring went into the South Boise country. In the fall of 1865, however, he arrived in Oregon, settling three miles north of Silverton, where he at first rented a saw-mill, but finally purchased it, running the same with success for one year, when he was overtaken by misfortime, his mill being washed out by an overflow of the river. Nothing daunted, however, he rebuilt it and ran it with success for several years thereafter, but finally sold out and removed to eastern Oregon, settling twenty miles north of Heppner. Here he took up a quarter section of land, and his son, Lewis, also took up four hundred and eighty acres. In 1889. Thomas went to Oregon City, but six months later returned to Silverton, and still later located on the Molalla creek, eight miles east of Barlow, where he made his home for eight or nine years. The year 1899 witnessed his arrival in Barlow, where he purchased the farm on which Lewis E. now resides. His son was interested in all the father's undertakings and they had always made their home together until the ties were broken by the death of the father in June, 1901. He was born September 12. 1812.
His wife, known in her maidenhood as Olive Trask, was born in New York.
Of the five children who composed the parental family, Lewis was the third in order of birth.
He attended the schools of the home neighborhood, but his education has been in the main selfa quired. Near Silverton, Oregon, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Turner, a native of Missouri. Her father, Alfred Turner, was born in Illinois, whence, in 1852 or 1853, he undertook the perilous journey across the plains.
but just before the party reached Green River he died.
Four children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis E. Armstrong, namely; Elmer, a ranchman; Willis, who fell from a steamboat and was drowned; Fred, in Tacoma, Wash. ; and Bessie, who is at home with her parents.
In 1863, under command of General Sully, Mr. L.
Armstrong served for nine months in the Civil war, as a member of Company M, Second Nebraska Infantry, receiving his discharge at Nemaha, Neb..
Fraternal associations claim some of Mr. Arm- strong's time and thought. His name may be found enrolled among the members of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Union Veteran Union of the Civil War, and the Grand Army of the Republic. For sixteen years he has served his fellow citizens in the capacity of school director, for which office he is thoroughly qualified. In his character Mr. Armstrong combines those qualities of heart and mind that render him deservedly popular, and secure to him the warm friendship of all who know him.
"Portrait and Biographical Record
of Portland and Vicinty, Oregon",
Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago,
1903, Page: 834-835, This is an
"Open Source Book". copied by,
Martin Burrell, March 2013
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