William Barlow (pioneer)

For other people named William Barlow, see William Barlow (disambiguation).

William Barlow (October 26, 1822 – June 18, 1904[1]) was an early Oregon pioneer and founder of Barlow, Oregon, United States.

Barlow arrived in Oregon as a young man in 1845. He purchased land and founded the town of Canemah, now part of Oregon City, Oregon.[2]

In 1852 he married widow Mrs. Martha Ann Allen; they had three children: Mary, Virginia and Cassius.[2]

Sometime after 1848, Barlow purchased a 640-acre (260 ha) land claim from his father Sam Barlow for $6,000.[2] In 1891, he founded the town of Barlow on that land. His residence, now known as the Barlow House, still stands near Barlow.

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References

  1. ↑ "William Barlow". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2011-06-10.
  2. 1 2 3 Hines, H. K. (1893). An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon. Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co. p. 688. Retrieved 2008-11-18.


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