Wilbur, Fones, fl. 1855-1866.

Little is known of Fones Wilbur's life outside of his diary entries. He owned and farmed land in the Silverton, Or., area; operated a store in partnership with Wilburn King, ca. 1855-1857; partnered with Timothy Davenport on a sheep raising operation; did carpentry work for many of his neighbors; taught school, probably at Bethany, near Silverton; and was officer, organizer, and lecturer for the Sons of Temperance. He also was active in Republican politics, serving as a delegate to the Territorial Convention, 1858.

From the description of Fones Wilbur diary, 1855-1866. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 54368207

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