|
Humphreys, John Pryor
|
|
| LAST: Humphreys
|
FIRST: John
|
MID: Pryor
|
|
| GENDER: M
|
MAIDEN NAME:
|
TITLE:
|
|
| BORN: 2 Jan 1832
|
DIED: 17 Nov 1913
|
BURIED: 19 Nov 1913
|
|
|
OCCUPATION: Farmer
|
|
| BIRTH PLACE: Tennessee
|
|
| DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
|
|
NOTES:
1870 OR CENSUS - J. Humphrey, age 37, farmer, b. Tennessee, is enumerated with wife Margaret, age 36, b. Tennessee, along with Thos. M., age 17, b. Nebraska, Wm. H., age 15, b. Oregon, Mary M., age 13, b. Oregon, John A., age 10, b. Oregon, Charles, age 8, b. Oregon, Penella, age 8, b. Oregon, and Oliver H., age 4, b. Oregon;
1900 OR CENSUS - John Humphrey, age 68, farmer, b. Jan 1832 in Tennessee, is enumerated with his wife of 48 years, Marg C., age 68, mother of 8 children, 7 of whom are living at the time of the census, b. Tennessee, along with grandson Lloyd E., age 20, occupation farm laborer, b. Mar 1880 in Oregon;
DISCREPANCY - Name spelled Humphreys on monument, but Humphrey in DC and census records;
BIOGRAPHICAL:
“…John P. Humphreys was born in 1828 in Tennessee and accompanied the family on its removal to Oregon in 1852, the journey across the plains being made with ox teams and covered wagons. After spending about a year in Marion County, he went to Linn County, where he lived for a few years, and then bought two hundred acres of land in the Waldo Hills, twelve miles east of Salem. The land was partly covered with timber, but he cleared it all, erected a good set of farm buildings, and there spent the remainder of his life, carrying on diversified farming, in which he was successful. His death occurred in 1915. He married Miss Margaret Wilson, who was also born in Tennessee, October 26, 1832, and who died September 11, 1901. They had eight children, namely: Thomas, William H., Mary M., J. Daniel, Charles, Pinellipa, Oliver and Frank, of whom Oliver is deceased.”
Clark, History Of The Willamette Valley Oregon, v.2, pg. 542-544;
BIOGRAPHICAL:
“Among the pioneers who crossed the plains in 1852, and have since been identified with the upbuilding of this wonderful commonwealth is John P. Humphreys, younger brother of William J. Humphreys, also a large land owner and extensive stock-raiser of this section. Mr. Humphreys is the representative of a southern family located for many years in Tennessee, in which state he was born January 2, 1832. The two brothers mentioned were among the most ambitious of a large family of children born to Thomas M. and Jane Harrison Humphreys. In their youth they worked hard from morning until night, taking part in the diversions afforded the youth of that neighborhood, and indulging in the dreams of future success, which make up a large part of the existence of an active and healthy boy. The Wilson sisters were born and reared in the same community and July 21, 1852, a double wedding furnished enjoyment for a great many guests, all of whom partook of a royal feast and had only good wishes for the happy young couple. Margaret Moore Wilson became the wife of John P. Humphreys, and she and her husband made up two interesting members of the party which outfitted and crossed the plains in September 1852, arriving in due time in Missouri, where the oncoming winter suggested a rest until the following spring. With renewed strength and spirits they started out again in the spring, and Mr. Humphreys took up a three hundred twenty-acre claim near Scio, Linn County. A more desolate or unpromising location could hardly be conceived of at the time. However, there was an abundance of timber, and a good water supply, and it was with great hopefulness that the young man hewed logs and built himself and wife a one-room house, 16 x 16 feet, ground dimensions. This little house continued to be their home until 1858, when they moved upon another place, Mr. Humphreys erecting a saw-mill, which he ran with considerable success until 1861. The mill was traded that year for land in Linn County, consisting of three hundred and twenty acres, upon which they lived during the winter of 1862. The next spring they removed to the Waldo Hills, and in the fall went into Idaho, where he bought a claim.
After six months of mining in Idaho, Mr. Humphreys was convinced that he was not born to seek a fortune in the mines, and thereupon returned to Marion County, where he bought the farm in the Waldo Hills, upon which he lives. He has two hundred and two acres eleven miles east of Salem, and the improvements are all due to his enterprise and unflagging industry. A practical and scientific farmer, that he has succeeded is not to be wondered at in so enterprising and resourceful a man. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys; Thomas M., a mail clerk in the United States Postal Service, residing in Woodburn; William H., of Marion County; Mary Minerva, the wife of James Darby; John A., a resident of Springfield, Ore.; Charles L., of Marion County; Penelope Jane, wife of C. M. Cartwright, residing in the vicinity of Monroe; Oliver, who died at the age of seven, and Joseph Frank, who is managing the home farm. It was here that the latter’s birth occurred, April 7, 1872. He was united in marriage, September 16, 1891, to Minnie L. King, daughter of James T. King, of Marion County, and they have four children: James Harold, Herbert Rodney, Dolphie Albert, and Mary Marguerite, the latter dying at the age of nineteen months.
Like his brother, William, John P. Humphreys votes the Republican ticket, and he has taken an active part in local and county political undertakings, having filled a number of offices. He bears an honored name in this county, and is esteemed as one of the successful, reliable, and substantial citizens.”
Portrait And Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley, pg. 1349.
|
|
OBITUARY:
Died – At the home of his son, Frank Humphreys, in the Waldo Hills, November 17, 1913, John P. Humphreys, aged 81 years, 10 months, 15 days.
The funeral will be held from the residence, Wednesday morning, November 19, at 11 o’clock. The burial will take place in the Warren Cemetery.
Weekly Oregon Statesman 18 Nov 1913 2:4
|
|
INSCRIPTION:
John P.
Humphreys
Died
Nov 17, 1913
Aged
81 Yrs 10 M's
15 D's
[east face of monument shared with Margaret]
|
|
SOURCES:
Hellie, Mader & Rickey
Saucy Survey & Photographs
OSBH DC (Marion County 1913) #3971
1870 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Lincoln Pct., FA #1634)
1900 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Macleay, ED 138, sheet 3B)
Clark, v.2, pg 542-544
Portrait, pg. 1349
WOS 18 Nov 1913 2:4
|
|
| SECTION: B
|
LOT:
|
|
|
IMAGES:
|
|
