The US GenWeb Archives provide genealogical and historical data to the general public without fee or charge of any kind. It is intended that this material not be used in a commercial manner. From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 20, 1997. Both above notices must remain when copied or downloaded. candyg@ieway.com _____________________________________________________________________________ GUY HAINES Guy Haines is doubtless one of the oldest settlers in northern Washington. At the present time he is dwelling on a valuable farm about one mile up the river from Tumtum, which he purchased in 1902. Fifty years before that he passed the same place, and from Fraser river to southern California he has mined and packed, and wrought in the government service and is to be credited with a sterling worth and spirit that has always led in commendable achievements. Guy Haines was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, on March 10, 1831, the son of Frederick and Sarah (Guy) Haines. The parents were both descended from prominent families of Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and so forth. They were warm friends of President Buchanan and held high places. Guy was educated in Marietta, Pennsylvania, by private instructors. When seventeen he clerked in a mercantile establishment, and a year later crossed the plains in a train captained by Mr. Ankrim. They chartered a boat from Pittsburgh to St. Louis, then took part of their material to St. Joseph by boat and the teams by land. Four months after leaving the Missouri, the landed in the vicinity of Shingle springs, California. Soon our subject went to mining and later we see him in Sacramento, which was a tent town. Thence he went to various diggings in the state and made many large strikes at different times, being an active searcher for the yellow metal. He at one time assisted to build and operate down the Sacramento, from Redding Springs, the first boat on the stream. About this time, Mr. Haines had the misfortune to lose all of his money, his partner stealing it. After that he labored in San Francisco to get a start, following which he came through the Golden state and Oregon to Vancouver, where he took a position in the quartermaster's department, continuing therein for six years. In 1857 Mr. Haines went to visit his people and the following year was appointed superintendent of a large government train, crossing the plains to Camp Floyd, Utah. Later we see him in Vancouver employed in carrying the mail from that point to the Dalles, Oregon. The following spring he was detailed on the survey which established the boundary between British Columbia and the United States. It is of note that in 1853 Mr. Haines came from Vancouver with a government expedition, Capt. George B. McClellan in command, and passed by where Spokane now stands, on to Walla Walla, the Dalles, Oregon, thence back to Vancouver. In 1859 he went to Colville and in 1860 quit the government employ. The following year he went to Orofino, then on to Montana, and in 1862 came back to Colville. At that time he bought the land on Walker's prairie known as the Haine's place. From 1862 to 1902 he lived on that place and there are few men in this part of Washington, better or more favorably known. In 1868 Mr. Haines was married , and has raised a family. Mr. Haines was well acquainted personally with Generals Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan, being a friend to them all. On one trip with General McClellan, he was taken sick and the humane general left a physician and a guard to attend him for one month. Mr. Haines has always supported the principles of the Democratic party and evinces the interest in the affairs of the county and state that become a good public minded citizen. He was elected county commissioner for two terms in Stevens county.