Edgar Oscar Doud, whose highly developed powers in the practice of law gained him recognition as one of the prominent members of the Portland bar, was born in Livingston county, New York, December 9, 1835, and had reached the age of fifty six years when he was called to his final rest. His parents were Orlean and Lucinda B. Doud, also natives of the Empire state. The son acquired his education in Lima College and in the Methodist Episcopal Seminary of Livingston county, New York. It was while a student there that he met Miss Delia A. Thayer, who was graduated on the 25th of June, 1860, from the same institution and on the following day she became the bride of Mr. Doud. The next year the Civil war was inaugurated and three of Mr. Doug's brothers joined the Union army, so that he was compelled to remain at home to care for his parents. He taught school through the winter months and in the summer seasons engaged in the cultivation of a small farm in the Empire state. Following the conclusion of the war he went to Penfield, New York, where he again taught school and while thus engaged he also took up the study of law at Rochester under the direction of Hiram Parker. At a later period he went to Syracuse, New York, and was there admitted to the bar in 1876.
In the following year Mr. Doud started for Oregon, crossing the continent to San Francisco, California, and thence proceeding by boat to his destination. From that time forward he and his wife continuously resided in Oregon and he was closely associated with the development and interests of Portland for many years. At first he purchased the merchandise establishment of Newell & Lane and conducted the store for about two years. He then sold out and engaged in the wharf business, being associated with others under the firm style of Doud. Newell & Slicker. They established a wharf at the foot of East Oak street in May, 1882, this being the first wharf on the east side. Eventually Mr. Doud disposed of his interest in that business and opened a law office in connection with Newton McCoy on the east side, at Grand avenue and East Oak street, where he remained in practice until his death. He built up a very large practice and was well known throughout the state as an able lawyer, one who found ready and correct solution for the intricate and involved problems of law.
In 1890 Mr. Doud erected a palatial residence at No. 1472 East Morrison (address changed in 1931 to 5408 SE Morrison Street), then one of the finest homes of the city and still one of Portland's attractive residences. He was one of the chief factors in the building of East Portland, his efforts contributing in large measure to the development of this section of the city. He was identified with no social organizations nor clubs but was loyal in all matters of progressive citizenship and cooperated in many activities of great value and benefit to the community. He passed away at his home at Mount Tabor, April 25, 1891.
From:
History of Oregon Illustrated
Vol. 3
BY: Charles H. Carey
The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company
Chicago - Portland 1922
In the following year Mr. Doud started for Oregon, crossing the continent to San Francisco, California, and thence proceeding by boat to his destination. From that time forward he and his wife continuously resided in Oregon and he was closely associated with the development and interests of Portland for many years. At first he purchased the merchandise establishment of Newell & Lane and conducted the store for about two years. He then sold out and engaged in the wharf business, being associated with others under the firm style of Doud. Newell & Slicker. They established a wharf at the foot of East Oak street in May, 1882, this being the first wharf on the east side. Eventually Mr. Doud disposed of his interest in that business and opened a law office in connection with Newton McCoy on the east side, at Grand avenue and East Oak street, where he remained in practice until his death. He built up a very large practice and was well known throughout the state as an able lawyer, one who found ready and correct solution for the intricate and involved problems of law.
In 1890 Mr. Doud erected a palatial residence at No. 1472 East Morrison (address changed in 1931 to 5408 SE Morrison Street), then one of the finest homes of the city and still one of Portland's attractive residences. He was one of the chief factors in the building of East Portland, his efforts contributing in large measure to the development of this section of the city. He was identified with no social organizations nor clubs but was loyal in all matters of progressive citizenship and cooperated in many activities of great value and benefit to the community. He passed away at his home at Mount Tabor, April 25, 1891.
From:
History of Oregon Illustrated
Vol. 3
BY: Charles H. Carey
The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company
Chicago - Portland 1922
Edgar Oscar Doud, whose highly developed powers in the practice of law gained him recognition as one of the prominent members of the Portland bar, was born in Livingston county, New York, December 9, 1835, and had reached the age of fifty six years when he was called to his final rest. His parents were Orlean and Lucinda B. Doud, also natives of the Empire state. The son acquired his education in Lima College and in the Methodist Episcopal Seminary of Livingston county, New York. It was while a student there that he met Miss Delia A. Thayer, who was graduated on the 25th of June, 1860, from the same institution and on the following day she became the bride of Mr. Doud. The next year the Civil war was inaugurated and three of Mr. Doug's brothers joined the Union army, so that he was compelled to remain at home to care for his parents. He taught school through the winter months and in the summer seasons engaged in the cultivation of a small farm in the Empire state. Following the conclusion of the war he went to Penfield, New York, where he again taught school and while thus engaged he also took up the study of law at Rochester under the direction of Hiram Parker. At a later period he went to Syracuse, New York, and was there admitted to the bar in 1876.
In the following year Mr. Doud started for Oregon, crossing the continent to San Francisco, California, and thence proceeding by boat to his destination. From that time forward he and his wife continuously resided in Oregon and he was closely associated with the development and interests of Portland for many years. At first he purchased the merchandise establishment of Newell & Lane and conducted the store for about two years. He then sold out and engaged in the wharf business, being associated with others under the firm style of Doud. Newell & Slicker. They established a wharf at the foot of East Oak street in May, 1882, this being the first wharf on the east side. Eventually Mr. Doud disposed of his interest in that business and opened a law office in connection with Newton McCoy on the east side, at Grand avenue and East Oak street, where he remained in practice until his death. He built up a very large practice and was well known throughout the state as an able lawyer, one who found ready and correct solution for the intricate and involved problems of law.
In 1890 Mr. Doud erected a palatial residence at No. 1472 East Morrison (address changed in 1931 to 5408 SE Morrison Street), then one of the finest homes of the city and still one of Portland's attractive residences. He was one of the chief factors in the building of East Portland, his efforts contributing in large measure to the development of this section of the city. He was identified with no social organizations nor clubs but was loyal in all matters of progressive citizenship and cooperated in many activities of great value and benefit to the community. He passed away at his home at Mount Tabor, April 25, 1891.
From:
History of Oregon Illustrated
Vol. 3
BY: Charles H. Carey
The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company
Chicago - Portland 1922
In the following year Mr. Doud started for Oregon, crossing the continent to San Francisco, California, and thence proceeding by boat to his destination. From that time forward he and his wife continuously resided in Oregon and he was closely associated with the development and interests of Portland for many years. At first he purchased the merchandise establishment of Newell & Lane and conducted the store for about two years. He then sold out and engaged in the wharf business, being associated with others under the firm style of Doud. Newell & Slicker. They established a wharf at the foot of East Oak street in May, 1882, this being the first wharf on the east side. Eventually Mr. Doud disposed of his interest in that business and opened a law office in connection with Newton McCoy on the east side, at Grand avenue and East Oak street, where he remained in practice until his death. He built up a very large practice and was well known throughout the state as an able lawyer, one who found ready and correct solution for the intricate and involved problems of law.
In 1890 Mr. Doud erected a palatial residence at No. 1472 East Morrison (address changed in 1931 to 5408 SE Morrison Street), then one of the finest homes of the city and still one of Portland's attractive residences. He was one of the chief factors in the building of East Portland, his efforts contributing in large measure to the development of this section of the city. He was identified with no social organizations nor clubs but was loyal in all matters of progressive citizenship and cooperated in many activities of great value and benefit to the community. He passed away at his home at Mount Tabor, April 25, 1891.
From:
History of Oregon Illustrated
Vol. 3
BY: Charles H. Carey
The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company
Chicago - Portland 1922
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