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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ George Scoville
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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George Scoville
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LAST NAME: Scoville
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FIRST NAME: George
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TITLE: Mr.
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GENDER: M
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BORN: 12 Oct 1857
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DIED: 19 Mar 1891
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BURIED: 21 Mar 1891
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OCCUPATION: Fireman
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BIRTH PLACE: Oregon
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DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
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NOTES: IOOF - George Scovil, age 33, born in Oregon, died in Salem of unknown disease;
NOTE: Marion Co. Probate file: #395 for Low S. Scovill who died Mar 1869-- George is mentioned as age 11.
1800 Census lists George "Scoval" as a 22 year old laborer who was born in Oregon (boarding at a hotel owned by S. F. Matthews).
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OBITUARY: At his home on Ferry street, Salem, Thursday, March 19, 1891, at 10:35 p.m., George Scoville, aged 33 years. With the death of George the roll of the exempt firemen in Salem is reduced another name. He was one of the charter members of Tiger engine company and bore the reputation of being one of the bravest "fire laddies" Salem ever had. He has been bedfast for several months and death was a happy relief to his sufferings. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m., tomorrow (Saturday). All firemen are requested to meet at the Tiger engine house for the purpose of attending and assisting in the burial. The fire bell will be tolled early this morning.
Weekly Oregon Statesman 27 Mar 1891 10:4.
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INSCRIPTION: George Scoville
Born
Oct. 12, 1857
Died March 19, 1891
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SOURCES: IOOF Register of Burials
DAR pg 2 S&H pg 37
1800 CENSUS (Marion Co., Oregon, Salem Pct., fam #75)
WOS 27 Mar 1891 10:4
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