William Barlow (pioneer) facts for kids
William Barlow (born October 26, 1822 – died June 18, 1904) was an early Oregon pioneer. He helped settle the land and founded the town of Barlow, Oregon, in the United States.
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Who Was William Barlow?
William Barlow came to Oregon in 1845 when he was a young man. He bought land and started a town called Canemah. This area is now part of Oregon City, Oregon.
William Barlow's Family Life
In 1847, William and his brother James were working at a toll gate on the Barlow Road. There, they met Rachel and Rebecca Larkins, who would become their wives. Rachel and Rebecca were the daughters of William E. Larkins and Rachel Reed.
On August 20, 1848, William married Rachel Larkins. Sadly, Rachel passed away just one month later.
In 1852, William married Mrs. Martha Ann Allen, who was a widow. They had three children together: Mary, Virginia, and Cassius.
Founding the Town of Barlow
Sometime after 1848, William Barlow bought a large piece of land from his father, Sam Barlow. This land was about 640-acre (260 ha) and cost $6,000.
In 1891, William Barlow founded the town of Barlow on this very land. His home, which is now known as the Barlow House, is still standing near the town of Barlow today.
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An obituary for William Barlow from The Oregonian newspaper in 1904.
