Shortess, Robert, 1797-1878.
Biographical notes:
In 1839, Robert Shortess traveled to Oregon from Illinois and was soon converted to Christianity at the Willamette Mission. Later, he served as a member of the general committee in Oregon's Provisional Government and eventually settled near Astoria. Shortess served as Clatsop County Indian sub-agent and clerk of School District No. 4.
From the description of Papers, 1843-1877. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 34302320
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- Indian agents
- Indians of North America
- Indians of North America
- School districts
- Schools
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- Oregon Territory (as recorded)
- Oregon (as recorded)
- Oregon--Clatsop County (as recorded)
