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Job McNemee versus Daniel Lownsdale depositions , 1852 May 26
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bonnell, A. C., 1801-1875; Lownsdale, Daniel H., active 1848-1858; Parrish, Josiah L., 1806-1895; McNemee, Job
- Title
- Job McNemee versus Daniel Lownsdale depositions
- Dates
- 1852 May 261852-05-261852-05-26
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1852 May 26
- Summary
- Job McNamee and D.H. Lownsdale were residents of the Oregon Territory that both claimed the same land. Collection contains two depositions consisting of three pages, each concerning land claims.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Daniel H. Lownsdale (1803-1862) was one of the founders of Portland, Oregon. Job McNamee (1812-1872) moved to Oregon in 1846 and started the first school in Portland, Oregon. Josiah L. Parrish (1806-1895) was a missionary who favored creating a provisional government in the Oregon Territory. Parrish was chosen to be an indian agent for Oregon in 1849. A.C. (Allison Clark) Bonnell (1801-1875) was a records clerk. In 1852, Bonnell was elected the second mayor of Portland.
Source: http://www.findagrave.com
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains two depositions consisting of three pages each concerning land claims in what became Portland, Oregon. One is signed by A.C. Bonnel for Lownsdale and the other by Josiah Parrish for McNamee.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon--Portland
Geographical Names
- Portland (Or.)
- Portland (Or.)--History--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Depositions
- Legal documents
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
