Cummins, Henry, 1840-

Henry Cummins came to Oregon in 1853 with his father William M. Cummins and settled in Lane County, near Eugene. He attended school and worked on his father's farm, in the Eugene bookstore, and at the People's Press of Eugene. In 1861, he joined Dr. A. W. Patterson on the geographical survey of northeastern Oregon. He worked in the printing office of the State Republican, moved to Salem in 1862, was appointed assistant clerk of the House of Representatives, and studied law in Lafayette and Salem.

From the description of Henry Cummins papers, 1857-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126615