Wilbur Fones diary 1855-1866

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Wilbur Fones diary 1855-1866

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv21211

Manuscript diary of a farmer, carpenter, businessman, school teacher, and temperance activitist in the Silverton, Oregon, area that provides a good picture of farm and community life in Oregon during the mid-19th century.

0.25 linear ft.; 1 document case

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6367714

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Davenport, Florinda.

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Sons of Temperance of North America

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Wilbur, Fones, fl. 1855-1866.

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Little is known of Fones Wilbur's life outside of his diary entries. He owned and farmed land in the Silverton, Or., area; operated a store in partnership with Wilburn King, ca. 1855-1857; partnered with Timothy Davenport on a sheep raising operation; did carpentry work for many of his neighbors; taught school, probably at Bethany, near Silverton; and was officer, organizer, and lecturer for the Sons of Temperance. He also was active in Republican politics, serving as a delegate to the Territori...

Republican Party (Or.)

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Davenport, T. W. (Timothy Woodbridge)

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King, Wilburn.

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