Robert Nelson Stanfield (1832-1896) was a native of Sangamon County, Illinois, and came to Umatilla County, Oregon, in 1860 from California. He moved to Pendleton, Oregon, in 1883 and ran a warehouse and transport business. Later he bought a farm on Butter Creek. His first wife was Phoebe Atwood Stanfield, and his second wife was Hattie Townsend Stanfield. His son, also named Robert Nelson Stanfield (1877-1945), served as U.S. Senator from Oregon. The town of Stanfield, Oregon, is named for the family.
From the description of Robert Nelson Stanfield papers, circa 1860-2003 (bulk 1860-1895) (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 730051423
From the guide to the Robert Nelson Stanfield papers, circa 1860-2003, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)
