Daniel Waldo (Oregon pioneer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniel Waldo
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Member of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
| In office 1844–1844 |
|
| Constituency | Champoeg District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1800 Harrison County, Virginia |
| Died | September 6, 1880 Salem, Oregon |
| Spouse | Malinda Lunsford |
| Children | John B. Waldo, William Waldo |
| Occupation | farmer |
Daniel Waldo (born March 22, 1800 – died September 6, 1880) was an important person in early Oregon history. He was a lawmaker in the first government of Oregon, called the Provisional Government of Oregon. The beautiful Waldo Hills near Salem, Oregon are named after him. Daniel Waldo was also the father of two famous Oregon politicians. He was part of the Oregon Rangers militia and fought in the Cayuse War.
Contents
Early Life and Moving West
Daniel Waldo was born in 1800 in a place that is now Harrison County, West Virginia. His parents were Jedediah Waldo and Mary Polly Porter. When he was 19, Daniel moved to Missouri. There, he started working in the lumber business.
In 1825, Daniel married Malinda Lunsford. They then moved to St. Clair County, Missouri. His family came from England many years ago, settling in America in the 1600s.
Journey to Oregon
In 1843, Daniel Waldo and his family began a long journey. They traveled along the famous Oregon Trail to reach Oregon Country. They traveled with their neighbors, the Applegate family. Daniel was not feeling well during much of the trip. So, he spent most of the journey in a carriage.
Despite the challenges, the group arrived safely in the Willamette Valley in 1843. They settled east of Salem, Oregon. This area is now known as the Waldo Hills, named after Daniel.
Serving in Government
The year after arriving, Daniel Waldo was chosen to be a lawmaker. He served in the Provisional Legislature of Oregon. This was the first government in Oregon before it became a U.S. territory. Daniel was a member of this government when some important laws were made.
Later Life and Family
In 1848, the Cayuse War began. This was a conflict between settlers and Native American tribes in Eastern Oregon. Daniel Waldo joined the fight. He had also been a member of the Oregon Rangers, a group of volunteer soldiers.
Daniel Waldo had two sons who became important in Oregon politics. His son William Waldo later became the president of the Oregon State Senate. Another son, John B. Waldo, served as a judge on the Oregon Supreme Court.
During the 1860s, Daniel Waldo worked to help Oregon's wool industry grow. He passed away in Salem, Oregon on September 10, 1880.
America Waldo Bogle
Daniel Waldo also played a big role in the life of an African-American child named America. America Waldo later married Richard Arthur Bogle in 1863 and became America Waldo Bogle. While there has been discussion about her early life, it is known that Daniel Waldo raised America. He acted as a father figure to her throughout her life.
