Morning Oregonian
May 13, 1897 pg. 1
ELIJAH CORBETT DEAD
Passed Away Last Evening at His Portland Home
A LITTLE PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
A Lingering Illness Claimed Him After Three Years of Suffering and Confinement
Mr. Elijah Corbett, the elder and only living brother of Untied State Senator H. W. Corbett, died at his residence, 275 Sixth street at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness extending over tow and one half years. He was attended during his long illness by Dr. A. S. Nichols, and his death was not unexpected. He had been gradually failing for many months.
The cause of Mr. Corbett's death was rheumatic gout, which first attacked him nearly three years ago, and during most of the time he has been confine to his house. At times it was thought he was improving, and he was able to be about his home; but for a year past the insidious disease had made such inroads on his constitution that h was unable to leave his room. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the body will be interred at Riverview.
Elijah Corbett was of New England birth and ancestry. He was born in Westborough, Mass., December 16, 1824, his father, after whom he was named, being born in the same state. In his boyhood years Mr. Corbett assisted his father in the manufacture of edge tools, until the business was given up, and with his family, he removed to Washington county, New York. When Mr. Corbett started in business on his own account, it was as a country peddler of the then celebrated Fox crackers, in which he continued for eight years. He then engaged in the omnibus business in Troy, N. Y., running a half-hour line between that city and Lansingburg. He continued in this occupation for 12 years and in 1861 came to Oregon, becoming part owner and manager of the stage line between Portland and Sacramento.
The California stage company ran a daring line in those days. Having the mail contract, rapid time had to be made. The distance, 715 miles, was run on a fast schedule, and 450 head of horses were employed. During the winter months, with the snow from 10 to 15 feet deep, it was a great undertaking to make the trip; but Mr. Corbett passed over the line every month paying the bills.
Mr. Corbett was also engaged in the livery and private carriage business in Portland, continuing in the same occupation until 1878, and was very popular with all classes.
In 1883, with others, he incorporated what was then known as the Transcontinental Street Railroad Company.
In 1845 Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Jane Robertson, a native of Washington county, N. Y., one son, William, being born to them. He died here about 18 months ago. Mrs. Corbett died in 1852, and two years later Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Julia Van Buskirk, of Lansingburg, N. Y.
During his residence in Portland Mr. Corbett was prominently known. He was an intelligent, persistent worker, lending an honorable life, and he commanded the respect of all who knew him. In politics he was democrat, and served the city as a member of the council and police commissioner, but he never sought or desired office.
May 13, 1897 pg. 1
ELIJAH CORBETT DEAD
Passed Away Last Evening at His Portland Home
A LITTLE PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
A Lingering Illness Claimed Him After Three Years of Suffering and Confinement
Mr. Elijah Corbett, the elder and only living brother of Untied State Senator H. W. Corbett, died at his residence, 275 Sixth street at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness extending over tow and one half years. He was attended during his long illness by Dr. A. S. Nichols, and his death was not unexpected. He had been gradually failing for many months.
The cause of Mr. Corbett's death was rheumatic gout, which first attacked him nearly three years ago, and during most of the time he has been confine to his house. At times it was thought he was improving, and he was able to be about his home; but for a year past the insidious disease had made such inroads on his constitution that h was unable to leave his room. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the body will be interred at Riverview.
Elijah Corbett was of New England birth and ancestry. He was born in Westborough, Mass., December 16, 1824, his father, after whom he was named, being born in the same state. In his boyhood years Mr. Corbett assisted his father in the manufacture of edge tools, until the business was given up, and with his family, he removed to Washington county, New York. When Mr. Corbett started in business on his own account, it was as a country peddler of the then celebrated Fox crackers, in which he continued for eight years. He then engaged in the omnibus business in Troy, N. Y., running a half-hour line between that city and Lansingburg. He continued in this occupation for 12 years and in 1861 came to Oregon, becoming part owner and manager of the stage line between Portland and Sacramento.
The California stage company ran a daring line in those days. Having the mail contract, rapid time had to be made. The distance, 715 miles, was run on a fast schedule, and 450 head of horses were employed. During the winter months, with the snow from 10 to 15 feet deep, it was a great undertaking to make the trip; but Mr. Corbett passed over the line every month paying the bills.
Mr. Corbett was also engaged in the livery and private carriage business in Portland, continuing in the same occupation until 1878, and was very popular with all classes.
In 1883, with others, he incorporated what was then known as the Transcontinental Street Railroad Company.
In 1845 Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Jane Robertson, a native of Washington county, N. Y., one son, William, being born to them. He died here about 18 months ago. Mrs. Corbett died in 1852, and two years later Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Julia Van Buskirk, of Lansingburg, N. Y.
During his residence in Portland Mr. Corbett was prominently known. He was an intelligent, persistent worker, lending an honorable life, and he commanded the respect of all who knew him. In politics he was democrat, and served the city as a member of the council and police commissioner, but he never sought or desired office.
Morning Oregonian
May 13, 1897 pg. 1
ELIJAH CORBETT DEAD
Passed Away Last Evening at His Portland Home
A LITTLE PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
A Lingering Illness Claimed Him After Three Years of Suffering and Confinement
Mr. Elijah Corbett, the elder and only living brother of Untied State Senator H. W. Corbett, died at his residence, 275 Sixth street at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness extending over tow and one half years. He was attended during his long illness by Dr. A. S. Nichols, and his death was not unexpected. He had been gradually failing for many months.
The cause of Mr. Corbett's death was rheumatic gout, which first attacked him nearly three years ago, and during most of the time he has been confine to his house. At times it was thought he was improving, and he was able to be about his home; but for a year past the insidious disease had made such inroads on his constitution that h was unable to leave his room. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the body will be interred at Riverview.
Elijah Corbett was of New England birth and ancestry. He was born in Westborough, Mass., December 16, 1824, his father, after whom he was named, being born in the same state. In his boyhood years Mr. Corbett assisted his father in the manufacture of edge tools, until the business was given up, and with his family, he removed to Washington county, New York. When Mr. Corbett started in business on his own account, it was as a country peddler of the then celebrated Fox crackers, in which he continued for eight years. He then engaged in the omnibus business in Troy, N. Y., running a half-hour line between that city and Lansingburg. He continued in this occupation for 12 years and in 1861 came to Oregon, becoming part owner and manager of the stage line between Portland and Sacramento.
The California stage company ran a daring line in those days. Having the mail contract, rapid time had to be made. The distance, 715 miles, was run on a fast schedule, and 450 head of horses were employed. During the winter months, with the snow from 10 to 15 feet deep, it was a great undertaking to make the trip; but Mr. Corbett passed over the line every month paying the bills.
Mr. Corbett was also engaged in the livery and private carriage business in Portland, continuing in the same occupation until 1878, and was very popular with all classes.
In 1883, with others, he incorporated what was then known as the Transcontinental Street Railroad Company.
In 1845 Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Jane Robertson, a native of Washington county, N. Y., one son, William, being born to them. He died here about 18 months ago. Mrs. Corbett died in 1852, and two years later Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Julia Van Buskirk, of Lansingburg, N. Y.
During his residence in Portland Mr. Corbett was prominently known. He was an intelligent, persistent worker, lending an honorable life, and he commanded the respect of all who knew him. In politics he was democrat, and served the city as a member of the council and police commissioner, but he never sought or desired office.
May 13, 1897 pg. 1
ELIJAH CORBETT DEAD
Passed Away Last Evening at His Portland Home
A LITTLE PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
A Lingering Illness Claimed Him After Three Years of Suffering and Confinement
Mr. Elijah Corbett, the elder and only living brother of Untied State Senator H. W. Corbett, died at his residence, 275 Sixth street at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness extending over tow and one half years. He was attended during his long illness by Dr. A. S. Nichols, and his death was not unexpected. He had been gradually failing for many months.
The cause of Mr. Corbett's death was rheumatic gout, which first attacked him nearly three years ago, and during most of the time he has been confine to his house. At times it was thought he was improving, and he was able to be about his home; but for a year past the insidious disease had made such inroads on his constitution that h was unable to leave his room. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the body will be interred at Riverview.
Elijah Corbett was of New England birth and ancestry. He was born in Westborough, Mass., December 16, 1824, his father, after whom he was named, being born in the same state. In his boyhood years Mr. Corbett assisted his father in the manufacture of edge tools, until the business was given up, and with his family, he removed to Washington county, New York. When Mr. Corbett started in business on his own account, it was as a country peddler of the then celebrated Fox crackers, in which he continued for eight years. He then engaged in the omnibus business in Troy, N. Y., running a half-hour line between that city and Lansingburg. He continued in this occupation for 12 years and in 1861 came to Oregon, becoming part owner and manager of the stage line between Portland and Sacramento.
The California stage company ran a daring line in those days. Having the mail contract, rapid time had to be made. The distance, 715 miles, was run on a fast schedule, and 450 head of horses were employed. During the winter months, with the snow from 10 to 15 feet deep, it was a great undertaking to make the trip; but Mr. Corbett passed over the line every month paying the bills.
Mr. Corbett was also engaged in the livery and private carriage business in Portland, continuing in the same occupation until 1878, and was very popular with all classes.
In 1883, with others, he incorporated what was then known as the Transcontinental Street Railroad Company.
In 1845 Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Jane Robertson, a native of Washington county, N. Y., one son, William, being born to them. He died here about 18 months ago. Mrs. Corbett died in 1852, and two years later Mr. Corbett was married to Miss Julia Van Buskirk, of Lansingburg, N. Y.
During his residence in Portland Mr. Corbett was prominently known. He was an intelligent, persistent worker, lending an honorable life, and he commanded the respect of all who knew him. In politics he was democrat, and served the city as a member of the council and police commissioner, but he never sought or desired office.
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