Louie Klinger was born in Warren County, Missouri, on October 19, 1837. At the age of 10, he crossed the Plains with his family. They were among the first to travel the Barlow Road to the Willamette Valley, where they settled on the Mollala Prairie. In 1861, he married Melissa J. Woodcock, who was born on the Plains in 1844 while her parents were on their way to Oregon. Louie and Melissa had no children. The couple moved to Eight Mile Creek in 1863, where they farmed and raised stock. Klinger also "teamed" to Boise, Idaho.
In 1889, they moved to Dufur. With John McHaley and John Doyle, Klinger brought the first thresher to the area. It was a Sweepstakes model and swept the chaff from the wheat.
Louis was an expert hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed camping. He was elected mayor of Dufur twice, but refused further political honors because they might interfere with his camping. Klinger was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Christian Church. Louie Klinger died on August 16, 1915, and was buried at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Dufur.
"Mr. Klinger was one of the most estimable and admirable citizens to be found anywhere. Charitable almost to a fault, always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed." --The Dufur Dispatch
In 1889, they moved to Dufur. With John McHaley and John Doyle, Klinger brought the first thresher to the area. It was a Sweepstakes model and swept the chaff from the wheat.
Louis was an expert hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed camping. He was elected mayor of Dufur twice, but refused further political honors because they might interfere with his camping. Klinger was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Christian Church. Louie Klinger died on August 16, 1915, and was buried at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Dufur.
"Mr. Klinger was one of the most estimable and admirable citizens to be found anywhere. Charitable almost to a fault, always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed." --The Dufur Dispatch
Louie Klinger was born in Warren County, Missouri, on October 19, 1837. At the age of 10, he crossed the Plains with his family. They were among the first to travel the Barlow Road to the Willamette Valley, where they settled on the Mollala Prairie. In 1861, he married Melissa J. Woodcock, who was born on the Plains in 1844 while her parents were on their way to Oregon. Louie and Melissa had no children. The couple moved to Eight Mile Creek in 1863, where they farmed and raised stock. Klinger also "teamed" to Boise, Idaho.
In 1889, they moved to Dufur. With John McHaley and John Doyle, Klinger brought the first thresher to the area. It was a Sweepstakes model and swept the chaff from the wheat.
Louis was an expert hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed camping. He was elected mayor of Dufur twice, but refused further political honors because they might interfere with his camping. Klinger was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Christian Church. Louie Klinger died on August 16, 1915, and was buried at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Dufur.
"Mr. Klinger was one of the most estimable and admirable citizens to be found anywhere. Charitable almost to a fault, always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed." --The Dufur Dispatch
In 1889, they moved to Dufur. With John McHaley and John Doyle, Klinger brought the first thresher to the area. It was a Sweepstakes model and swept the chaff from the wheat.
Louis was an expert hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed camping. He was elected mayor of Dufur twice, but refused further political honors because they might interfere with his camping. Klinger was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Christian Church. Louie Klinger died on August 16, 1915, and was buried at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Dufur.
"Mr. Klinger was one of the most estimable and admirable citizens to be found anywhere. Charitable almost to a fault, always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed." --The Dufur Dispatch
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