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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ Elias Coleman Adair ~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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Elias Coleman Adair
LAST NAME: Adair FIRST NAME: Elias MIDDLE NAME: Coleman NICKNAME: 
MAIDEN NAME:  AKA 1:  AKA 2:  AKA 3: 
TITLE: Dr. GENDER: M MILITARY: 
BORN: 1829 DIED: 6 Nov 1869 BURIED: 11 Nov 1869
ETHNICITY:   OCCUPATION:  Physician; Farmer
BIRTH PLACE:  Ohio
DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
NOTES: 
Mrs. E. C. Adair purchased Lot #209, 31 Aug. 1872 for $10. Adair appears on the Owners Map of 1966.
E. C. Adair of Polk Co. was married to Miss Martha Kemp of Takenah, on board the steamer Gazelle, while enroute from Salem to Corvallis, by Judge Terry of Salem; They were on board the Gazelle's first trip to Corvallis.
Oregon Statesman, 28 March 1854, 2:5.
ARRIVAL of the GAZELLE
This beautiful little up river steamer arrived at our landing on Saturday last, about noon. This was her first trip, and she made it handsomely, bringing a large number of passengers and a heavy freight. Among the passengers were Bishop Simpson of the M. E. Church, just arrived from the states, on his way to attend the annual conference now in session in Benton Co., Mr. Jones of the firm of Jones, Cook & Co., and Mr. Robb, of the firm of May and Robb of this place, from San Francisco – All speak in highest terms of the new boat.
By invitation of her enterprising chief owner, Mr. Page, and gentlemanly Captain Hereford, we went on board to dine at five o’clock P.M. Seated at the table of the elegant saloon of the Gazelle, with some fifty Ladies and Gentlemen. All were politely entertained with a feast of good things, as well as, “of reason and the flow of soul.” The hour passed most pleasantly. Yesterday morning the Gazelle left for Takena [Albany] and Corvallis, having on board a pleasure party, attended by the Saxe Horn Band of Salem. The agreeable weather we are now having will render the trip most delightful. The Gazelle is of beautiful model and of the right size and draught to be a successful boat on the upper river. She sits like a duck on the water and moves like “a thing of life,” She belongs to the river transportation line established by the Willamette Falls Transportation company, who have established their business on liberal terms, meriting public patronage. 
Oregon Statesman, Mar. 28, 1854, 2:5. 

PLEASURE PARTY
We willingly comply with a request to publish the proceedings of an impromptu meeting, held on board the new steamer Gazelle, on her first trip to Corvallis. She had on board a pleasure party, consisting of “the beauty and chivalry” of Salem, Takenah, and Corvallis. It has seldom been our fortune to enjoy an excursion so eminently pleasant and satisfactory to all concerned, as the one in question; and it would be somewhat difficult to find any body more peculiarly gifted with the qualities requisite to please and entertain guests, than the gentlemen named in the resolutions.
The party was accompanied by the Saxe Horn Band of Salem, who contributed very materially to the enlivenment and entertainment of the company.
Not the least interesting incident of the excursion was the marriage of Dr. E. C. Adair, of Polk County, to Miss Martha Kemp, of Takenah [Albany]. The ceremony was performed by Judge Terry, of Salem, who reflected much credit upon the whole bachelor fraternity, by the circumspect manner in which he saluted the fair bride, after having securely tied the mystic knot.
The party was highly entertained with several Tyrolean Songs by Messers. Burnhold & Klein, of Salem. Their parts were executed in a masterly manner, and were loudly applauded.
After the adjournment of the meeting, whose proceedings we publish; a spirited Woman’s Rights meeting was convened, the proceedings of which were not furnished us in consequence, it is presumed, of our being an anti woman’s rights man. The meeting passed off with a great éclat and the speeches were vehemently cheered. We hope every member of the party may live to enjoy a thousand similar excursions.
Oregon Statesman, Mar. 28, 1854, 2:5 

Wallamet [Willamette] River, above Salem,March 21, 1854.
At a meeting of the passengers on the Gazelle, convened in the cabin, on motion of Judge Terry, E. M. Barnum was called to the chair, and J. G. Wilson elected secretary. The purpose of the meeting having been stated, a committee of three messers. C. N. Terry, E. N. Cooke, and J. McCraken, were appointed to draft resolutions, indicative of the sentiments of the passengers, who reported the following, which were adopted by acclimation: Resolved – That the guests on board the steamer Gazelle, upon her first trip from Linn City to Corvallis, March 20th, 1854, tender to the owners and officers of the boat, their most cordial thanks, for the highly complimentary and generous entertainment given so freely on this occasion. Resolved – That the genuine urbanity of Mr. D. Page, the President of the Company, and the gentlemanly conduct of Captain R. Hereford, bestow the highest credit upon their successful efforts; and are a sure guarantee of the future usefulness of the Company’s enterprise, which has so auspiciously begun; Resolved – That the general cheerfulness, and universal satisfaction exhibited on the part of the ladies, is a certain indication of the continued popularity of the Gazelle, and it is our wish that the Gazelle may long continue so to run; Resolved – That the thanks of the passengers be tendered in the Leader of the “Capital Saxe Horn Band,” for their most excellent music afforded during the trip; also to the Officers of this meeting; Resolved – That we all join in subscribing to the resolution, and to the pleasure afforded us, one and all – and that these proceedings be published in the papers of the territory. LADIES – Mrs. Durham, Barker, E. N. Cooke, J. Cooke, Ganung, Hendee, Watson Barnum, Strang, Kountz. Madison, Durbin, Adair, Griffin, and Moore. MISSES Clark, Cardwell, Martha Cardwell, Leslie, Laman, Durbin, Pitney, Pitney, and Moore. GENTLEMEN – A. W. Ferguson, D. H. Hendee, J. C. Geer, Jun., J. N. McDonald, B. F. Dowell, S. Durbin, J. F. Madison, C. S. Woodworth, Sam. E. May, W. England, T. R. Newman, Dr. F. C. Adair, Dr. E. H. Griffin, J. Strang, S. J. Moader, A. M. Fellows, Benj. Beers, J. Westacott, Louis Fleishner, George La Roche, J. E. Clarke, W. S. Barker, C. N. Terry, Frederic Lewis, and Henry Klein.
With three cheers for boat crew, etc., this meeting adjourned. J.G.Wilson,Chairman E.M. BARNUM, Secretary 
Oregon Statesman, Mar. 28, 1854, 2:5 

Dr. Elias Coleman Adair appointed to Salem Fourth of July Committee. 
Oregon Statesman 27 Jun 1854 2:6. 

1860 CENSUS of Parkersville shows E. C. Adair, age 30, b. Ohio; Martha M. age 24, b. Missouri; F. C. age 3; and J. V. age 1, daughters both born in Oregon. 
1870 CENSUS of North Salem pct., Marion Co. Oregon shows the head of the family as E. C. Adair, age 44, b. Ohio, wife Martha M. age 35, b. Missouri, Florence age 13, Inez V. age 11, Ward B. age 6, and Viola age 3 all born in Oregon. Martha's mother, Sarah Kemp, age 66 b. Virginia, and probably Martha's brother, John A. Kemp, are also in the household. Marion Co., Probate file indicates that E. C. Adair died on or about 7 Nov. 1869. His brother, William H. Adair was appointed administrator of his estate on 8 Sept 1870. Heirs were: widow, Martha M. Adair, age 35; Florence C. Adair, age 13; Iris V. Adair, age 11; Ward B. Adair, age 6; and Vena E. Adair, age 3.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: 
OBITUARY: 
ADAIR -- Dr. E. C. Adair, who was known to most of our citizens, having been a resident of Salem for the last seventeen years, died Saturday night, after two months of confinement to his bed. He was about 44 years of age, had lived a most exemplary life, and we doubt if he ever had an enemy. He was in all things earnest and sincere, and many friends who knew and respected him in life, were at the Congregational Church yesterday afternoon to pay the last office of friendship at his burial. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Dickinson, his friend and long his pastor, for Dr. Adair had been in all respects truly a Christian.
Weekly Oregon Statesman 12 November 1869 1:5
[Same obituary printed in Pacific Christian Advocate 13 November 1869 2:4
INSCRIPTION: 
Elias C. Adair
1829 - 1860

(shares West face of monument with Martha M.; also on monument Ward, Florence, Henry, and Hattie Adair, and Ines Cherry)

Additional marker:
"Father"
SOURCES: 
LD
DAR pg 6
S&H pg 36
CMW, pg 90
OS 28 Mar 1854, 2:5
OS 27 Jun 1854 2:6
WOS 12 November 1869 1:5
1860 Census of Parkersville, Marion Co., Oregon, pg. 300, #2522
1870 Marion Co., Oregon Census (North Salem pct. pg. 65)
Marion Co., Probate File #405. Adair, E. C. Intestate.
CONTACTS: 
LOT: 209 SPACE:  LONGITUDE: N 44° 55.214' LATITUDE: W123° 02.728'
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