James H. McMillen reminiscences

Collection

Identifier: Mss2242

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Manuscript reminiscences of James H. McMillen, 15 pages, 1910-1911, in the form of a letter to George Himes, regarding his journey to Oregon in 1845; his acquaintance with John McLoughlin and Peter Skene Ogden; and his recollections of the Whitman killings, Cayuse Indian war, and early Portland, Oregon.

Dates

1910-1911

Creator

McMillen, James H., 1823-1913 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

James H. McMillen (1823-1913) was an Oregon pioneer of 1845, volunteer in the Cayuse Indian war, and resident of Washington County, Oregon. In 1857, he was charged with the murder of Andrew Jackson Masters over a land dispute.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

James H. McMillen (1823-1913) was an Oregon pioneer of 1845, volunteer in the Cayuse Indian war, and resident of Washington County, Oregon. Collection consists of McMillen's manuscript reminiscences, 1910-1911, in the form of a letter to George Himes, regarding his journey to Oregon in 1845; his acquaintance with John McLoughlin and Peter Skene Ogden; and his recollections of the Whitman killings, Cayuse Indian War, and early Portland, Oregon.