Soldiers from Camp Grant Passing Through Oregon
Beginning a few years before World War I and continuing until the late 1930’s, cavalry soldiers stationed at Camp Grant, Illinois would pass through Oregon every summer on their way to Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.
World War I Soldiers
J.S. Bell
J. S. BELL, of Brooklyn, a veteran of the Civil War, comes of a soldierly line. He was born in Sussex County, N. J., February 9, 1842. His parents, Almond and Mary (Sutton) Bell, were natives of the same state, the former born in 1800 and the latter in 1821.
Nathaniel Ames
Nathaniel Ames was born in Killingsley, Conn. on April 25, 1761. He enlisted in the continental service for the campaign of 1779. From the beginning until the end he served in the Revolutionary War.
Oregon Women in WWII
American women played important roles during World War II, both at home and in uniform. Not only did they give their sons, husbands, fathers, and brothers to the war effort, they gave their time, energy, and some even gave their lives. A new display at the Oregon Area Historical Society now recognizes some of the women from the Oregon area who served their country.
Private Samuel G. Rice
Born Ashtabula County, Ohio, son of Gardiner and Fanny Rice. In 1848 his parents came to Oregon, Wisconsin.Age 22, single, a farmer. Enlisted August 14th 1862 Oregon, Wisconsin by J. Bull for three years, mustered in August 30th 1862, Madison, Wisconsin.
Corporal Andrew S. Parsons
Age 30, married, blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9″, a carpenter.