Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Plagemann, John P. November 10, 1875 - March 25, 1925
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     JOHN P. PLAGEMANN.  In his commercial career John P. Plagemann made each 
day count for the utmost, improving the opportunities of the hour and thus 
advancing steadily until he became one of Portland's leading business men. 
Born November 10, 1875, in San Francisco, California, a son of Henry 
Plagemann, in the public schools of his native city he pursued his studies and 
afterward worked for H. Liebes & Company of San Francisco. His keen mind 
enabled him to readily assimilate the details of the business and his ability 
and trustworthiness were rewarded by promotions from time to time.  In 1900, 
when a young man of twenty-five, he was sent to Oregon as manager of the 
Portland branch of H. Liebes & Company and with characteristic energy and 
determination applied himself to the task of building up the business. Through 
close attention to detail and the exercise of his executive force and 
initiative powers he made this the leading fur store of the city and became 
part owner of the business, of which he was elected president, filling that 
office until his death on March 25, 1925. He selected all of the raw skins 
purchased by the company and was considered one of the beet judges of fur in 
the northwest.

     Mr. Plagemann was married September 10, 1908, in Portland to Miss Mabel A.
Devers, a daughter of Arthur H. and Nellie (Collings) Devers and a member of 
one of the honored pioneer families of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Plagemann became 
the parents of two children: Jean, who is attending National Park Seminary at 
Forest Glen, Maryland; and Patsy J., aged eight years. Mr. Plagemann enjoyed 
his home and was devoted to his family. He was an enthusiastic Portlander and 
an influential member of the Chamber of Commerce. His manhood bore the impress 
of sincerity and candor, and an exemplary life won for him the unqualified 
respect of all with whom he was associated. Mrs. Plagemann has long been a 
prominent figure in the social life of Portland and is esteemed for her many 
good qualities.

Additional Comments:
History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, 
Pages 767-768

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