Newton D. Gilham papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2216

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photostat manuscript affidavit, 1 page, circa 1852-1900, certifying that Newton D. Gilham, his wife, Marecy Gilham, and their children left Illinois and arrived in Portland, Oregon, in 1852. Handwritten on the back of the document is a note that reads: "From original owned by Mrs. A. G. Olsen."

Dates

circa 1852-1900

Creator

Gilham, Newton Davidson, 1811-1887 (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

Newton Davidson Gilham (1811-1887) was born in Madison County, Illinois, and married Malinda Hunter (1810-1841 or 1842). After her death, he married Marecy Agnes Valentine (1817-1882). They left St. Louis in May 1852 and arrived in Oregon in November. The family settled in the Mt. Tabor area of Portland, where Newton Gilham took out a donation land claim in the spring of 1853. Newton and Marecy had seven children. He was a contributing member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photostat manuscript affidavit, circa 1852-1900, certifying that Newton D. Gilham; his wife, Marecy Gilham; and their children left Illinois and arrived in Portland, Oregon, in 1852. The family settled in the Mt. Tabor area of Portland, where Newton Gilham took out a donation land claim in the spring of 1853.