Humason, Orlando, 1828-1875.

Orlando Humason (1828-1875), was a member of the legislature and was responsible for the bill creating Wasco and Multnomah counties.

From the guide to the Orlando Humason letter to the Oregon Statesman, 1861 October 11, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Orlando Humason (1828-1875), was a member of the legislature and was responsible for the bill creating Wasco and Multnomah counties.

He arrived in Salem, Oregon in 1851. He was a farmer and lawyer. He was a businessman who also owned freight lines to interior and Eastern Oregon mines. When he was a young man he was a captain during the Indian wars of 1856.

From the description of Orlando Humason letter to the Oregon Statesman [manuscript], 1861 October 11. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 761310592