Thompson, Robert R., 1820-1908.
Robert R. Thompson (1820-1908) was a steamboat builder and financier.
From the guide to the Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan, 1859 February 22, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)
Robert R. Thompson (1820-1908) was a steamboat builder and financier.
He was born in Pennsylvania and crossed the plains to Oregon City in 1846. In 1848 to 1849 he went to California to mine for gold; after which he traveled to The Dalles where he took a donation land claim. He served as an Indian agent there from 1854 to 1856. Eventually he became involved in Columbia River transportation, operating a fleet of boats. In 1860 he joined forces with the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. He helped incorporate the Oregon Central Railroad and had a part with John C. Ainsworth and Simeon G. Reed in developing important Portland business and financial enterprises.
From the description of Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan [manuscript], 1859 February 22. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 758672399
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| creatorOf | Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan, 1859 February 22 | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| creatorOf | Thompson, Robert R., 1820-1908. Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan [manuscript], 1859 February 22. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library |
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| associatedWith | Bush, Asahel, |
| associatedWith | Bush, Asahel, 1824-1913. |
| correspondedWith | Jordan, Thomas, |
| correspondedWith | Jordan, Thomas, Capt |
| correspondedWith | Teel, O. D. |
| correspondedWith | Teel, O. D. |
| correspondedWith | Thompson, Robert R., |
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Birth 1820
Death 1908
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