Biography of William H. Wellington, 1902, Baker Co., Oregon: Surnames: Wellington, Cushman, Crews.

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 363

William H. Wellington

It must not be understood, however, that our subject was lacking in public
spirit. He always manifested a deep interest in the affairs of county and
state, and his concern for the cause of popular education found expression in
faithful service for several years as school director of his district. He also
served for eight years as postmaster of Keating postoffice. Mr. Welling will
ong be remembered by those who knew him as faithful, honest, industrious man
and a good citizen and neighbor.

But to be more specific in our remarks - our subject was a native of Cornwall
county, England, born June 6, 1849, his parents being Thomas and Ann
Wellington. He acquired his educational discipline in the excellent public
schools of his native land, then learned the trade of a stone mason. When he
arrived at the age of twenty he executed a determination, previously formed,
of trying his fortune in the new world. Accordingly he came out to San
Francisco, California, where for the ensuing nine years he was engaged
assiduously in the pursuit of his handicraft. He then followed mining in
California, Oregon and Idaho until 1887, when he purchased a quarter section
of land in the lower Powder river valley and embarked in farming and
stockraising, an industry which continued to engage his engeries until August
27, 1896, when he passed to the unknown beyond. His interest in public affairs
has already adverted to, and it is only necessary to add that his standing in
the community in which he resided for so many years was such as can only be
enjoyed by a sincere man and a good citizen.

In Baker county, Oregon, on October 29, 1881, our subject married Miss Grace
Crews, daughter of Wiley and Maria (Cushman) Crews, and their union was
blessed by the advent of seven children: William H., A. Vivian, Phila H., M.
Irene, Geneva G., Jonathan C. and Thomas G. Mrs. Wellington still owns the old
home place and she has increased the holdings bequeathed by her husband to six
acres, upon which, at present, she keeps one hundred head of cattle. She has a
very pleasant home at 1405 Fifth street, Baker City, where she now lives,
having moved into town that her children might enjoy the superior school
advantages.