Peter Boscow (1838-1924) came to the U.S. in 1842 and to Oregon around 1863. He homesteaded near North Plains and later purchased land in Washington County, Oregon, in 1869. Collection includes a record book of Boscow family genealogy and a genealogy chart; deeds and mortgages of Peter Boscow, 1869-1895; autograph books; and miscellaneous financial documents.