William H. Draher was a farmer in Oregon. He was born in Monroe County Pennsylvania on November 20, 1835. His parents were Simon and Mary Draher, were from Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Michael Barry was born in 1812 in the Parish of Ahada, County Cork, Ireland. In 1834, he left Ireland for America and settled in St. Lawrence County, New York. Starting out as a laborer, he earned a living clearing timber and gradually worked his way up until he was able
MANUEL WOLFE, Oregon; was born in New Market, Upper Canada, in March 1826; ten years later, his parents removed to Richland Co., Ohio, where he attended and afterward taught school.
The Thomas Zook family settled here in 1849. They immediately united with our Church.
HIRAM VROMAN, a pioneer farmer of the town of Fitchburg, was born on the homestead where he now resides, January 18, 1847.
JUSTIN S. WATERMAN is one the highly respected citizens of the village of Oregon, and although a comparatively young man he can look back upon an extended and successful business career.
Abram Williamson was a farmer in Oregon. He was born December 8, 1818 in Union County, Pennsylvania. When Abram was 5, his parents moved to Lycoming County, Pennsylvania where Abram’s father, operated a saw-mill for 25 years.
JAMES TRAVIS, Sec. 13, 24 and 25; P.O. Syene; born in the town of Green, Chenango Co., N.Y. in 1825; son of Stephen and Mary (Timson) Travis; his father was born near Peekskill, N.Y. and his mother in New York City;
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