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Barnett, William H., 1856-1943

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Josiah Failing petition to the Board of County Commissioners

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1853 Aug 15] 1: [Barcode: i49072675]
Identifier: CA 1853 Aug 15
Abstract

Josiah Failing (1806-1877) was a businessman who became the fourth mayor of Portland in April of 1853. The collection consists of a petition to the Board of County Commissioners that they intervene on behalf of John Davis, a "destitute blind man".

Dates: 1853 August 15
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Josiah Failing petition to the Board of County Commissioners

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