Umatilla County OR Archives Biographies.....Dorothy, R. M. October 24, 1846 - 
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Author: Colonel William Parsons 

Page 347, 348

R. M. DOROTHY
	It is necessary, in order to be consistent with the general scope of 
our work, to incorporate in its pages an epitome of the interesting career of 
the gentleman whose name initiates this paragraph, and whose worthy efforts 
have been displayed in this region in its material welfare and substantial 
progress since an early day, he being one of those sturdy characters that left 
the comforts and emoluments of civilization’s scenes and pushed into the vast 
and comparatively unknown regions of the great west.
	Mr. Dorothy was born in Iowa on October 24, 1846, being the son of A. 
and Jamina (Bullington) Dorothy. His educational discipline was received in 
his native state, and there he remained until 1864, when he set out on the 
weary and arduous journey across the plains by ox-teams. His first stop was in 
Boise, where he worked in the mines for one year, and then came to Walla 
Walla. There he was engaged in cutting cord-wood on the place that he now 
owns. This occupation with logging in the mountains occupied him for a number 
of years, when he accumulated sufficient means to purchase land for himself. 
He first bought southwest from where he now lives, remaining there for five 
years. After that he sold out and purchased his present place of two hundred 
and thirty-seven acres, besides which he owns five hundred and seventy acres 
in the mountains, which is utilized for pasture. He raises many cattle and 
operates a dairy, and is also interested in the Milton creamery. His home 
place is finely improved with all necessary out buildings and utensils besides 
an elegant residence, all of which bespeak the taste and thrift and wisdom of 
Mr. Dorothy.
     In September, 1876, in this county, Mr. Dorothy and Miss Ella De Haven 
were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, and to crown the union there have 
been born the following children: W. W., married and living near; M. M., E. 
E., L. L., G. G., B. B., and D. D.  Mrs. Dorothy is a native of Iowa, and her 
father, G. W. De Haven, now lives in Walla Walla, but her mother died some 
time since. Mr. Dorothy is one of the prominent and popular men of the county, 
having filled the important office of county commissioner as well as other 
positions of trust, in all of which he has displayed an ability and 
faithfulness deserving of commendation. In fraternal affiliations he is 
associated with the Masons. He is one of the substantial citizens of the 
county, and has always manifested good principles and sterling qualities and 
uprightness in all the affairs of life.


Additional Comments:
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County by Colonel William Parsons and of 
Morrow County by W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the 
State of Oregon.  W. H. Lever, Publisher  1902.


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