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- ↑ Scott, H.W., editor, "History of Portland..", D. Mason & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N.Y., 1890, p. 196
- ↑ "Fifty Years Ago: From The Oregonian of March 27, 1883". The Morning Oregonian. March 27, 1933. p. 4.
- ↑ findagrave.com
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