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Jennings, Berryman, 1807-1888

 Person

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Berryman Jennings papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1181
Abstract

Papers of and relating to Berryman Jennings (1807-1888), primarily correspondence relating to his role as quartermaster during the Cayuse War. Jennings emigrated to Oregon in 1847, helped build the steamer Lot Whitcomb, and was the first grand master of the Oregon Masonic Lodge. The town Jennings Lodge, Oregon, is named for him.

Dates: 1820-1849; 1929; Majority of material found within 1848-1850