Multnomah-Josephine County OR Archives Obituaries.....Wilson, Gustaf September 21, 1905
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/orfiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Eellitta Stone russetred@msn.com April 13, 2010, 1:36 am

The Oregonian September 22, 1905 page 16 column 1
DEATH OF GUSTAF WILSON
Pioneer passes Away at the Age of Seventy-eight Years

Gustaf Wilson, one of the oldest pioneers of the state, passed away yesterday 
morning at the Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 78 years. The direct 
cause of his death was the result of ailments common to old age. He had been 
ailing since June 1, and was taken to the hospital on the 4th of August.

Mr. Wilson was born at the town of Uleaborg, in Northern Finland, in the year 
1827, and came to America when he was 15 years of age, having shipped on a 
sailing vessel. He deserted this ship and sailed on the ship Albania for San 
Francisco. He remained in California but a short time, when he located in 
Oregon, choosing Josephine County as his home. He resided in that part of the 
state for several years, during which time he was active in politics, having 
been chosen to several responsible offices. In 1853 he enlisted in the army, 
and served through the early Indian troubles in the state. After the wars he 
came to Portland, and, recognizing the importance of this locality, he located 
in the then budding town. For several years he was Russian Vice-Consul in 
Portland.

Gustaf Wilson was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the grand lodge for 
several years, and his funeral will be held under the direction of that order.

Before his illness, the deceased made his home at the residence of C.F. 
Pearson, of 615 Marshall street. He leaves an adopted daughter, Miss Alice E. 
Wilson, who is the only relative in this country. He married Mrs. Christine 
Widenn in 1871, and survived her several years. The funeral will be held 
Saturday from the Scottish Rite Temple.

Additional Comments:
He is buried in the Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Oregon next to his wife 
Christina Wilson.

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/or/multnomah/obits/w/wilson4152gob.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/orfiles/

File size: 2.4 Kb