Edward L. Eastham, b. 1848 Clackamas County, Oregon
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Edward L. Eastham, b. 1848 Clackamas County, Oregon
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Posted: 1 Apr 2006 4:16PM GMT |
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Oregon Republican League:
Republican League Register of Oregon, The Register Publishing Company, 1896, page 204.
EASTHAM, HON. EDWARD L., deceases, was born near Oregon City, Oregon, January 18, 1848. He attended the Willamette University. He then taught school and studied law, and in 1876 was admitted to the bar. He retired from practice in 1888. For six years he was a School Director. In 1881 he organized the Bank of Oregon City. In 1886 he established the water works system of Walla Walla on a firm foundation. He then formed a syndicate and organized the Willamette Falls Electric Company, secured possession of the water power and much adjacent real estate and factory sites at Oregon City, out of which has grown the Portland General Electric Company. In 1890 he was elected State Senator, but died during the session January 18, 1891, literally worked to death. He always took an active part in party matters.
-Tony Larson
Republican League Register of Oregon, The Register Publishing Company, 1896, page 204.
EASTHAM, HON. EDWARD L., deceases, was born near Oregon City, Oregon, January 18, 1848. He attended the Willamette University. He then taught school and studied law, and in 1876 was admitted to the bar. He retired from practice in 1888. For six years he was a School Director. In 1881 he organized the Bank of Oregon City. In 1886 he established the water works system of Walla Walla on a firm foundation. He then formed a syndicate and organized the Willamette Falls Electric Company, secured possession of the water power and much adjacent real estate and factory sites at Oregon City, out of which has grown the Portland General Electric Company. In 1890 he was elected State Senator, but died during the session January 18, 1891, literally worked to death. He always took an active part in party matters.
-Tony Larson