Bybee, William, 1830-1908.
William Bybee (1830-1908) came to Oregon in 1842 and settled in Jacksonville in 1843.
From the guide to the William Bybee papers, 1881-1887, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)
William Bybee (1830-1908) came to Oregon in 1842 and settled in Jacksonville in 1843.
He had extensive land holdings in Jacksonville County. He owned and operated a resort at Evans Creek, a placer mine in Josephine County, had a large winery in Jacksonville, and built one of the largest mining ditches in Southern Oregon. He was a Democratic representitive to Jackson County. He also served two terms as Jackson County Sheriff from 1887 to 1882. The Bybee Bridge in Portland, Oregon is the site of William's first ferry service and was named for him.
From the description of William Bybee papers [manuscript], 1881-1887. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 691259082
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| creatorOf | Bybee, William, 1830-1908. William Bybee papers [manuscript], 1881-1887. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| referencedIn | Historic American Buildings Survey. Oregon. William Bybee residence plans [manuscript], 1934. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| creatorOf | William Bybee papers, 1881-1887 | Oregon Historical Society Research Library |
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| associatedWith | Kahler, William, | family |
| associatedWith | Kahler, William, 1816-1895. | person |
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Birth 1830
Death 1908
