Hiel B. Hathaway, 96, passed away May 13 at his late farm home, route three, Kiger Island, following a short illness.
Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, Dec. 25 1851, the son of Jeremiah and Electa Hathaway. When he was one year old he crossed the plains with his parents by ox team on their way to California.
On reaching Salt Lake City the destination was changed to the Pacific Northwest due to the danger from hostile Indians. They traveled over the Old Oregon trail to The Dalles where an older brother died and was buried near the Bridge of the Gods.
A raft was built and the party floated down the Columbia river to Vancouver, Wash., to locate a homestead near the old Vancouver block house. Mr. Hathaway recalled that his father helped lay the first split log sidewalk in the town of Portland, Oregon.
He was married at Scholls, Ore., May 24, 1892, to Anna Skeels, the couple going to Felida, Wash., to settle on a farm where he lived until moving to Kiger Island in 1921. Mrs. Hathaway passed away in 1914.
Mr. Hathaway was a member of The Church of God of Abrahamic Faith and a former member of the Grange No. 52.
Survivors include three sons, Delbert H. and Elmer C. Hathaway, route three, Burrell B. Hathaway, Felida, Wash., two daughters, Mrs. Zilda Nordyke, Tillamook, Ore., and Mrs. Edna Chamberlain, Corvallis; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Hathaway, Washougal, Wash., and Alpha Hathaway, Vancouver, Wash.
- Corvallis Gazette Times
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Among the descendants of worthy pioneers enjoying the fruits of many years of toil is Hiel B. Hathaway, a prosperous farmer whose home is in the region of Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, on Christmas day, 1851. He is the son of J. S. Hathaway, a record of whom appears else-where in this work, and Isabel E. Hathaway, who is now living in Vancouver and who came with her husband across the plains in 1852 and the following year settled in Clarke County, where she has since resided.
The subject of this review grew up as a member of a family of nine children. His memory does not carry him back to the time when he came by way of the overland trail to his future home in the northwest, as he was then an infant. The family located on a farm about three miles below Vancouver in the state of Washington and there he was reared, gaining his education in the district schools and growing up under the most favorable conditions for the development of good character and true manhood. He followed dairying on the farm and by industry and thrift acquired the means by which he was able to purchase two hundred and fifty-six acres of land near the mouth of the Willamette river on the Columbia, which he improved by clearing away the timber, building fences and cultivating such portions as were necessary in carrying forward the operations of his farm. He finally rented this place for dairy farming to other persons, and in 1885 bought one hundred and twenty acres of land on Fruit Valley road in Felida. Here he farmed for some years on an extensive scale but has sold off portions of the original tract and now retains seventy-two acres, which he finds amply sufficient for his purpose as a general farmer. He is a stockholder in the Patrons of Husbandry Light & Fuel Company, and has been connected with other organizations aiming to develop the resources of this region.
In 1892, Mr. Hathaway was united in marriage to Miss Anna Mabel Skeels, of Scholls, Oregon. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway: Edna Vella, Harvey Delbert, Elmer Clinton, Platt Gifford, Zilda Ollis and Burrell Bates, all of whom are living at home.
Mr. Hathaway is a member of the Felida Grange and also of the Church of God of Felida and, as is indicated by his career and the associations with which he is affiliated in fraternal and business relations, he is a man of upright character, respected by his neighbors and one who willingly lends a hand in pushing forward any movement that will advance the permanent interests of the region. Since his earliest remembrance, he has been identified with the Pacific coast, and especially with the district around the mouth of the Willamette River, and many are the changes he has witnessed here. By industry and good management he has acquired a competence for his declining years, and he is one of the fortunate individuals who can look back on a life of no great mistakes, but rather of many kind and gentle acts which have added to the peace and happiness of others.
Portland, Oregon, Its History and Builders
By Joseph Gaston 1911
Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, Dec. 25 1851, the son of Jeremiah and Electa Hathaway. When he was one year old he crossed the plains with his parents by ox team on their way to California.
On reaching Salt Lake City the destination was changed to the Pacific Northwest due to the danger from hostile Indians. They traveled over the Old Oregon trail to The Dalles where an older brother died and was buried near the Bridge of the Gods.
A raft was built and the party floated down the Columbia river to Vancouver, Wash., to locate a homestead near the old Vancouver block house. Mr. Hathaway recalled that his father helped lay the first split log sidewalk in the town of Portland, Oregon.
He was married at Scholls, Ore., May 24, 1892, to Anna Skeels, the couple going to Felida, Wash., to settle on a farm where he lived until moving to Kiger Island in 1921. Mrs. Hathaway passed away in 1914.
Mr. Hathaway was a member of The Church of God of Abrahamic Faith and a former member of the Grange No. 52.
Survivors include three sons, Delbert H. and Elmer C. Hathaway, route three, Burrell B. Hathaway, Felida, Wash., two daughters, Mrs. Zilda Nordyke, Tillamook, Ore., and Mrs. Edna Chamberlain, Corvallis; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Hathaway, Washougal, Wash., and Alpha Hathaway, Vancouver, Wash.
- Corvallis Gazette Times
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Among the descendants of worthy pioneers enjoying the fruits of many years of toil is Hiel B. Hathaway, a prosperous farmer whose home is in the region of Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, on Christmas day, 1851. He is the son of J. S. Hathaway, a record of whom appears else-where in this work, and Isabel E. Hathaway, who is now living in Vancouver and who came with her husband across the plains in 1852 and the following year settled in Clarke County, where she has since resided.
The subject of this review grew up as a member of a family of nine children. His memory does not carry him back to the time when he came by way of the overland trail to his future home in the northwest, as he was then an infant. The family located on a farm about three miles below Vancouver in the state of Washington and there he was reared, gaining his education in the district schools and growing up under the most favorable conditions for the development of good character and true manhood. He followed dairying on the farm and by industry and thrift acquired the means by which he was able to purchase two hundred and fifty-six acres of land near the mouth of the Willamette river on the Columbia, which he improved by clearing away the timber, building fences and cultivating such portions as were necessary in carrying forward the operations of his farm. He finally rented this place for dairy farming to other persons, and in 1885 bought one hundred and twenty acres of land on Fruit Valley road in Felida. Here he farmed for some years on an extensive scale but has sold off portions of the original tract and now retains seventy-two acres, which he finds amply sufficient for his purpose as a general farmer. He is a stockholder in the Patrons of Husbandry Light & Fuel Company, and has been connected with other organizations aiming to develop the resources of this region.
In 1892, Mr. Hathaway was united in marriage to Miss Anna Mabel Skeels, of Scholls, Oregon. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway: Edna Vella, Harvey Delbert, Elmer Clinton, Platt Gifford, Zilda Ollis and Burrell Bates, all of whom are living at home.
Mr. Hathaway is a member of the Felida Grange and also of the Church of God of Felida and, as is indicated by his career and the associations with which he is affiliated in fraternal and business relations, he is a man of upright character, respected by his neighbors and one who willingly lends a hand in pushing forward any movement that will advance the permanent interests of the region. Since his earliest remembrance, he has been identified with the Pacific coast, and especially with the district around the mouth of the Willamette River, and many are the changes he has witnessed here. By industry and good management he has acquired a competence for his declining years, and he is one of the fortunate individuals who can look back on a life of no great mistakes, but rather of many kind and gentle acts which have added to the peace and happiness of others.
Portland, Oregon, Its History and Builders
By Joseph Gaston 1911
Hiel B. Hathaway, 96, passed away May 13 at his late farm home, route three, Kiger Island, following a short illness.
Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, Dec. 25 1851, the son of Jeremiah and Electa Hathaway. When he was one year old he crossed the plains with his parents by ox team on their way to California.
On reaching Salt Lake City the destination was changed to the Pacific Northwest due to the danger from hostile Indians. They traveled over the Old Oregon trail to The Dalles where an older brother died and was buried near the Bridge of the Gods.
A raft was built and the party floated down the Columbia river to Vancouver, Wash., to locate a homestead near the old Vancouver block house. Mr. Hathaway recalled that his father helped lay the first split log sidewalk in the town of Portland, Oregon.
He was married at Scholls, Ore., May 24, 1892, to Anna Skeels, the couple going to Felida, Wash., to settle on a farm where he lived until moving to Kiger Island in 1921. Mrs. Hathaway passed away in 1914.
Mr. Hathaway was a member of The Church of God of Abrahamic Faith and a former member of the Grange No. 52.
Survivors include three sons, Delbert H. and Elmer C. Hathaway, route three, Burrell B. Hathaway, Felida, Wash., two daughters, Mrs. Zilda Nordyke, Tillamook, Ore., and Mrs. Edna Chamberlain, Corvallis; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Hathaway, Washougal, Wash., and Alpha Hathaway, Vancouver, Wash.
- Corvallis Gazette Times
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Among the descendants of worthy pioneers enjoying the fruits of many years of toil is Hiel B. Hathaway, a prosperous farmer whose home is in the region of Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, on Christmas day, 1851. He is the son of J. S. Hathaway, a record of whom appears else-where in this work, and Isabel E. Hathaway, who is now living in Vancouver and who came with her husband across the plains in 1852 and the following year settled in Clarke County, where she has since resided.
The subject of this review grew up as a member of a family of nine children. His memory does not carry him back to the time when he came by way of the overland trail to his future home in the northwest, as he was then an infant. The family located on a farm about three miles below Vancouver in the state of Washington and there he was reared, gaining his education in the district schools and growing up under the most favorable conditions for the development of good character and true manhood. He followed dairying on the farm and by industry and thrift acquired the means by which he was able to purchase two hundred and fifty-six acres of land near the mouth of the Willamette river on the Columbia, which he improved by clearing away the timber, building fences and cultivating such portions as were necessary in carrying forward the operations of his farm. He finally rented this place for dairy farming to other persons, and in 1885 bought one hundred and twenty acres of land on Fruit Valley road in Felida. Here he farmed for some years on an extensive scale but has sold off portions of the original tract and now retains seventy-two acres, which he finds amply sufficient for his purpose as a general farmer. He is a stockholder in the Patrons of Husbandry Light & Fuel Company, and has been connected with other organizations aiming to develop the resources of this region.
In 1892, Mr. Hathaway was united in marriage to Miss Anna Mabel Skeels, of Scholls, Oregon. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway: Edna Vella, Harvey Delbert, Elmer Clinton, Platt Gifford, Zilda Ollis and Burrell Bates, all of whom are living at home.
Mr. Hathaway is a member of the Felida Grange and also of the Church of God of Felida and, as is indicated by his career and the associations with which he is affiliated in fraternal and business relations, he is a man of upright character, respected by his neighbors and one who willingly lends a hand in pushing forward any movement that will advance the permanent interests of the region. Since his earliest remembrance, he has been identified with the Pacific coast, and especially with the district around the mouth of the Willamette River, and many are the changes he has witnessed here. By industry and good management he has acquired a competence for his declining years, and he is one of the fortunate individuals who can look back on a life of no great mistakes, but rather of many kind and gentle acts which have added to the peace and happiness of others.
Portland, Oregon, Its History and Builders
By Joseph Gaston 1911
Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, Dec. 25 1851, the son of Jeremiah and Electa Hathaway. When he was one year old he crossed the plains with his parents by ox team on their way to California.
On reaching Salt Lake City the destination was changed to the Pacific Northwest due to the danger from hostile Indians. They traveled over the Old Oregon trail to The Dalles where an older brother died and was buried near the Bridge of the Gods.
A raft was built and the party floated down the Columbia river to Vancouver, Wash., to locate a homestead near the old Vancouver block house. Mr. Hathaway recalled that his father helped lay the first split log sidewalk in the town of Portland, Oregon.
He was married at Scholls, Ore., May 24, 1892, to Anna Skeels, the couple going to Felida, Wash., to settle on a farm where he lived until moving to Kiger Island in 1921. Mrs. Hathaway passed away in 1914.
Mr. Hathaway was a member of The Church of God of Abrahamic Faith and a former member of the Grange No. 52.
Survivors include three sons, Delbert H. and Elmer C. Hathaway, route three, Burrell B. Hathaway, Felida, Wash., two daughters, Mrs. Zilda Nordyke, Tillamook, Ore., and Mrs. Edna Chamberlain, Corvallis; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Hathaway, Washougal, Wash., and Alpha Hathaway, Vancouver, Wash.
- Corvallis Gazette Times
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Among the descendants of worthy pioneers enjoying the fruits of many years of toil is Hiel B. Hathaway, a prosperous farmer whose home is in the region of Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Hathaway was born in Illinois, on Christmas day, 1851. He is the son of J. S. Hathaway, a record of whom appears else-where in this work, and Isabel E. Hathaway, who is now living in Vancouver and who came with her husband across the plains in 1852 and the following year settled in Clarke County, where she has since resided.
The subject of this review grew up as a member of a family of nine children. His memory does not carry him back to the time when he came by way of the overland trail to his future home in the northwest, as he was then an infant. The family located on a farm about three miles below Vancouver in the state of Washington and there he was reared, gaining his education in the district schools and growing up under the most favorable conditions for the development of good character and true manhood. He followed dairying on the farm and by industry and thrift acquired the means by which he was able to purchase two hundred and fifty-six acres of land near the mouth of the Willamette river on the Columbia, which he improved by clearing away the timber, building fences and cultivating such portions as were necessary in carrying forward the operations of his farm. He finally rented this place for dairy farming to other persons, and in 1885 bought one hundred and twenty acres of land on Fruit Valley road in Felida. Here he farmed for some years on an extensive scale but has sold off portions of the original tract and now retains seventy-two acres, which he finds amply sufficient for his purpose as a general farmer. He is a stockholder in the Patrons of Husbandry Light & Fuel Company, and has been connected with other organizations aiming to develop the resources of this region.
In 1892, Mr. Hathaway was united in marriage to Miss Anna Mabel Skeels, of Scholls, Oregon. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway: Edna Vella, Harvey Delbert, Elmer Clinton, Platt Gifford, Zilda Ollis and Burrell Bates, all of whom are living at home.
Mr. Hathaway is a member of the Felida Grange and also of the Church of God of Felida and, as is indicated by his career and the associations with which he is affiliated in fraternal and business relations, he is a man of upright character, respected by his neighbors and one who willingly lends a hand in pushing forward any movement that will advance the permanent interests of the region. Since his earliest remembrance, he has been identified with the Pacific coast, and especially with the district around the mouth of the Willamette River, and many are the changes he has witnessed here. By industry and good management he has acquired a competence for his declining years, and he is one of the fortunate individuals who can look back on a life of no great mistakes, but rather of many kind and gentle acts which have added to the peace and happiness of others.
Portland, Oregon, Its History and Builders
By Joseph Gaston 1911
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