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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ Joseph Hough
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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Joseph Hough
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| LAST NAME: Hough
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FIRST NAME: Joseph
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| TITLE: Major
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GENDER: M
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| BORN: Abt 1832
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DIED: 6 Mar 1874
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BURIED: 24 Mar 1874
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| BIRTH PLACE: Virginia
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| DEATH PLACE: Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon
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NOTES:
IOOF - Joseph Hough, age 42, born in Virginia, died in Salem, Oregon.
Not found in 1870 Oregon census records
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DEATH CERTIFICATE:
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OBITUARY:
MAJOR HOUGH.
Where Found. Where last known to have been seen. Probable cause for self destruction. Full particulars relating to his recent disinterment, etc, etc. Every item relating to the late Major Hough, by his many friends. Through Mr. Robert James and others we learn the following facts, which will be read with sad interest: Major Hough left this city on the noon train the 5th of the present month, arriving in Portland he called upon his friend Mr. A. J. Barlow the same evening. Mr. B. states that he seemed in his usual spirits, until near the time of departure when he became suddenly depressed and in answer as to when they would meet again, replied, "never." Being asked what he meant, said "I’m going to leave this country. I am sick and tired of it." Thus he and his friend parted, the latter little thinking that they were never to meet again in this world.
The register at the Occidental hotel shows that Major Hough lodged there that night. On the day following he was seen by the man living in the first house below Springville about 2 p.m. this is the last time he was known to have been seen alive. On the 10th inst. The county surveyor in running a line, found the body in an isolated spot, which but, for the incident, the fate of poor Major Hough would have probably forever have remained a mystery.
Word was given to Mr. Quigley who lived in the nearest house. That gentleman immediately dispatched his son to Portland to notify the Coroner who returned word, to apply to the nearest magistrate. There being no officer of that kind in either of the two adjacent precincts, Mr. Quigley himself went to Portland and returned with Mr. Dryer.
The inquest was held and the usual verdict rendered and one more added to the list of those unfortunates who pass away, far from kindred and the home of their childhood. "An unknown man found dead." Fortunately a list of the few articles found upon his person were published in the Portland papers. Those articles were recognized by his friends here, and immediately steps were taken to ascertain the facts and if their fears should prove true to have the remains of the unfortunate man removed to this city for more decent interment.
Mr. Robert James of this city left here on last Saturday morning the 21st inst. Arriving in Portland he immediately called upon the Coroner who for some unexplained reason, seemed adverse to giving any satisfactory answer to the inquiries made. He seemed to think that the body was suitably buried and ought to be left where it was. Finding that Mr. James was persistent and would not be put off he reluctantly gave him the desired information. At the city treasurers office the articles found upon the body were shown him and fully identified. Last Monday morning, after procuring a suitable coffin, in company with Mr. A. J. Barlow of the Portland police force, and Mr. John Hamilton, well known in this city, Mr. James proceeded down the river road to a point nearly opposite the land of Sauvies Island where Mr. Quigley lived. That gentleman accompanied the party to where the remains were deposited. They found the body buried in a casket case about one foot underground. Opening it, all doubts, if any had lingered, were removed, for there lay in the cold embrace of death all that remained on earth of their friend Major Hough. The transfer of the body having been made, the party proceeded a few steps distance to the place where the fatal act was committed.
At the time the shot was fired he was sitting on a log; his hat had been carefully folded and placed under it. Let us for a moment pause here. The time must have been about four o’clock on the afternoon of the 6th inst. On the right are the high hills toward Tualatin Plains. On the left dimly seen through the brush, the placid waters of the Willamette. Was the day bright and sunny, or was it dark and gloomy? What thoughts must have passed through his mind as he sat there with the fatal instrument in his hand. Did memory go way down back along the vista of time when life seemed but a bright vision? Did he, as he sat there, live his long life over again, and repeat those sad lines "Of all sad words by tongue or pen, the saddest are these: it might have been." Who can tell his thoughts as he placed the weapon to his forehead? A crash as the leaden bullet went through his brain and all was over.
The body was taken to Portland and by the courtesy of Messers. Ewry & Crooke, remained in their warehouse over night free of charge. Last Tuesday morning the remains were met at the Depot in this city by a number of friends and taken to Odd Fellows cemetery where the casket was opened, and a long farewell taken of all that remained of him, whom all who knew loved and respected. Too much credit cannot be given to Mr. Robert James, W. J. Igo and others who caused his remains to be brought to repose in their midst.
Oregon Statesman 26 Mar 1874 3:1
FOR INTERMENT - The remains of the unfortunate man Hough which were found some time since near the head of Sauvie's Island, he having destroyed his life while in a fit of despondency, were exhumed by some of his friends and brought to this city a few days since. They were properly encased in a casket by the undertaker in this city and forwarded to Salem yesterday morning, where they will be interred under the supervision of his immediate friends.
Oregonian, The (Portland, Oregon) 26 Mar 1874, pg 3
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INSCRIPTION:
No marker
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SOURCES:
LR
IOOF Register of Burials
Saucy Survey
OS 26 March 1874 3:1
Oreg 26 Mar 1874, pg 3
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| LOT: 557
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SPACE: S½
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LONGITUDE: N 44° 55.167'
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LATITUDE: W 123° 02.884'
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