William Henry Gray papers, 1835-1846.

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William Henry Gray papers, 1835-1846.

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Papers include: Correspondence (1835-1846) of William Gray concerning his interest in missionary service under Dr. Marcus Whitman; journal (1835-1837) of William Gray describing eastward overland journey to New York; passport (1838) allowing Gray to travel through Indian Country; materials (n.d.) related to Gray's "History of Oregon"; certificate of appointment as assistant missionary; papers (1846) related to the Josiah L. Parrish land claim dispute. Also includes typescript copy (1840-1842) of diary kept by Mary Augusta Dix Gray during her service at various missions. Correspondents include fellow missionaries David Greene and Elkanah Walker.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Gray, W. H. (William Henry), 1810-1889

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Dr. William Henry Gray, a physician and lay missionary for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, was born on May 10, 1810. In 1836, he joined Marcus Whitman and Henry H. Spalding to travel overland and establish a mission for the Indians of the Oregon Country. In 1837, Gray traveled east in order to obtain more recruits for the missions and returned the following year with his new bride, Mary Augusta Dix Gray. William Gray was also instrumental in the formation of Oregon's Pr...

Gray, Mary Augusta Dix, 1810-1881

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Wife of William Henry Gray, lay assistant to several Pacific Northwest Indian missions. From the description of Diary, 1840-1842. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31413427 ...

Greene, David, active 1838-1847

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Walker, Elkanah, 1805-1877

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Missionaries to the Spokane Indians for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. From the description of Papers of Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker, 1821-1938. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852997 Reverend Elkanah Walker, pioneer Congregational missionary, was born on August 7, 1805 in North Yarmouth, Maine. Following his ordination in 1838, Walker and his new bride, Mary Richardson, journeyed overland to the Oregon Country in order ...

American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Organized 1810; incorporated 1812; consists of members of National Council of Congregational Churches in the U.S., and 150 additional members elected by the board in biennial meetings; the foreign missionary arm of Congregational Christian Churches of the U.S.; headquartered in Boston, Mass.; also known as ABCFM. From the description of Records, 1804-1964 (bulk 1900-1960). (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70927016 Organized 1810; incorporated in 181...

Parrish, Josiah L.

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