Sarah Hazeltine
SALISBURY
(b.
abt. 1841
,
Valpariso, Indiana, USA
d.
2 February 1920
,
Portland, Oregon, USA
)
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Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY was born abt. 1841 in Valpariso, Indiana, USA
Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY was the child of George W SALISBURY and Abby Romaine (Abbie) DICKENSEN? DICKINSON? and the grandchild of: (paternal) Cummings (Cummins) (Cumins) (Benjamin) SALISBURY and Elizabeth MOSHERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Sarah Hazeltine married Richard WILLIAMS 27 March 1858 in Clackamas, Oregon, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Richard WILLIAMS was born abt. 1826 in Madeira Islands, Madeira, Portugal. Richard died 29 June 1898 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY died 2 February 1920 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Adopted by Zachariah C Norton and his wife Caroline (see person 301498) after the death of her parents.
This article
OREGON DAILY JOURNAL
Wednesday, Feb 04, 1920
Portland, OR
Page:
3
claims that she was born in Springfield, Mass., where her father practiced medicine before coming to Oregon. It leaves out everything about Valparaiso.
Details of the family tree of Sarah appear below.
Family and Children of Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY
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Richard WILLIAMS-- Date: 27 March 1858 Place: Clackamas, Oregon, USA
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Children of Richard WILLIAMS and Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY:
George Richard WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1859, , Oregon, USA d. 6 August 1862, Portland, Oregon, USA)
Edward WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1860, , Oregon, USA d. , )
Alice WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1861, , Oregon, USA d. December 1903, Seattle, Washington, USA)
m. James BAWDEN 21 February 1901
Caroline M "Carrie" WILLIAMS (b.6 August 1864, Portland, Oregon, USA d. 27 December 1946, Portland, Oregon, USA)
Franklin WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1866, , Oregon, USA d. abt. 1878, )
Richard WILLIAMS-- Date: 27 March 1858 Place: Clackamas, Oregon, USASee marriage record for Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY and Richard WILLIAMSChildren of Richard WILLIAMS and Sarah Hazeltine SALISBURY:
George Richard WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1859, , Oregon, USA d. 6 August 1862, Portland, Oregon, USA) Edward WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1860, , Oregon, USA d. , ) Alice WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1861, , Oregon, USA d. December 1903, Seattle, Washington, USA)m. James BAWDEN 21 February 1901
Caroline M "Carrie" WILLIAMS (b.6 August 1864, Portland, Oregon, USA d. 27 December 1946, Portland, Oregon, USA) Franklin WILLIAMS (b.abt. 1866, , Oregon, USA d. abt. 1878, )
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1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1858 Marriage / PartnerSarah Hazeltine SALISBURY and Richard WILLIAMS 27 March 1858, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
1860 - Portland, Oregon
Name
Sarah Williams
Sex
Female
Age
19
Birth Year (Estimated)
1841
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Race
White
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1860
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Page Number
54
Affiliate Publication Number
M653
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
Richd Williams
M 33 Madeira
Geo Williams
M 1 Oregon
Edwin Williams
M 0 Oregon
Mary M Salisbery
F 21 Massachusetts
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name
Sarah Williams
Sex
Female
Age
19
Birth Year (Estimated)
1841
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Race
White
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1860
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Page Number
54
Affiliate Publication Number
M653
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
Richd Williams
M 33 Madeira
Geo Williams
M 1 Oregon
Edwin Williams
M 0 Oregon
Mary M Salisbery
F 21 Massachusetts
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1862 Death of ChildGeorge Richard WILLIAMS died 6 August 1862, Portland, Oregon, USA
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
1864 Birth of ChildCaroline M "Carrie" WILLIAMS was born 6 August 1864, Portland, Oregon, USA
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - Portland, Oregon
Name
Sarah Williams
Sex
Female
Age
29
Birth Year (Estimated)
1841
Birthplace
Indiana
Race
White
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1870
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Household Identifier
1176
Line Number
14
Page Number
158
Affiliate Publication Number
M593
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
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Richd Williams
M 44 Madeira Islands
Richd Williams person details
Name
Richd Williams
Sex
Male
Age
44
Birth Year (Estimated)
1826
Birthplace
Madeira Islands
Race
White
Relationship to Head of Household
Head
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1870
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Household Identifier
1176
Line Number
14
Page Number
158
Affiliate Publication Number
M593
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
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1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name
Sarah Williams
Sex
Female
Age
29
Birth Year (Estimated)
1841
Birthplace
Indiana
Race
White
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1870
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Household Identifier
1176
Line Number
14
Page Number
158
Affiliate Publication Number
M593
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
Open All
Richd Williams
M 44 Madeira Islands
Richd Williams person details
Name
Richd Williams
Sex
Male
Age
44
Birth Year (Estimated)
1826
Birthplace
Madeira Islands
Race
White
Relationship to Head of Household
Head
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1870
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Household Identifier
1176
Line Number
14
Page Number
158
Affiliate Publication Number
M593
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Edward...Read MORE...
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1898 Death of Spouse/PartnerRichard WILLIAMS died 29 June 1898, Portland, Oregon, USA
1903 Death of ChildAlice WILLIAMS died December 1903, Seattle, Washington, USA
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1910 - Portland, Oregon
Name
Sarah H Williams
Sex
Female
Age
67
Birth Year (Estimated)
1843
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Marital Status
Widowed
Race
White
Relationship to Head of Household
Head
Father's Birthplace
England
Mother's Birthplace
Massachusetts
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1910
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Event Place (Original)
Portland Ward 2, 135, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Sheet Letter
B
Sheet Number
5
Affiliate Publication Number
T624
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Sarah H Williams's Spouses and Children
Carolina N Williams
Daughter F 47 Oregon
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name
Sarah H Williams
Sex
Female
Age
67
Birth Year (Estimated)
1843
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Marital Status
Widowed
Race
White
Relationship to Head of Household
Head
Father's Birthplace
England
Mother's Birthplace
Massachusetts
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1910
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Event Place (Original)
Portland Ward 2, 135, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Sheet Letter
B
Sheet Number
5
Affiliate Publication Number
T624
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Sarah H Williams's Spouses and Children
Carolina N Williams
Daughter F 47 Oregon
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
Death Information
Salisbury, Sarah H
Person Profile
Alias
Gender Female Ethnicity
Date of Birth 30 May 1840 Place of Birth IN
Alt. Date of Birth 1843 Occupation
Date of Death 04 Feb 1920 Place of Death Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
Alt. Date of Death Place of Burial Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery
Mother Dickinson, Abby Date of Arrival 1850
Father Salisbury, George Washington
Marriage Information
Spouse Date Location
Williams, Richard M 27 Mar 1858 Clackamas Co., OR
Associated Records
Event Document Type Date Location Number Source
Death Certificate 4 Feb 1920 Portland, Multnomah Co., OR dc
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Associated Persons
Name Gender Birthdate Relation
Dickinson, Abby Female 1812 Mother
Salisbury, George Washington Male 1813 Father
Williams, Richard M Male 1835 Spouse
Census Events
Year Census Type State Location Household No. Age Vol Pg No.
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Salisbury, Sarah H
Person Profile
Alias
Gender Female Ethnicity
Date of Birth 30 May 1840 Place of Birth IN
Alt. Date of Birth 1843 Occupation
Date of Death 04 Feb 1920 Place of Death Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
Alt. Date of Death Place of Burial Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery
Mother Dickinson, Abby Date of Arrival 1850
Father Salisbury, George Washington
Marriage Information
Spouse Date Location
Williams, Richard M 27 Mar 1858 Clackamas Co., OR
Associated Records
Event Document Type Date Location Number Source
Death Certificate 4 Feb 1920 Portland, Multnomah Co., OR dc
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Associated Persons
Name Gender Birthdate Relation
Dickinson, Abby Female 1812 Mother
Salisbury, George Washington Male 1813 Father
Williams, Richard M Male 1835 Spouse
Census Events
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Obituary
MRS. S. S. WILLIAMS DIES
Pioneer of 1846 and Widow of River Captain is Dead.
Mrs. Sarah Salisbury Williams, widow of Captain Richard Williams, and an Oregon pioneer of 1846, died in this city yesterday. She was 79 years old and a native of Massachusetts. She crossed the plains when 5 years old.
Mrs. Williams was married in 1856 to Captain Richard Williams, on of the early river captains of Oregon. Their home was for many years on the site now occupied by the People's institute at Fourth and Burnside streets.
Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William M. Foote of New York and Miss Caroline Williams of Portland.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Morning Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
February 3, 1920
MRS. S. S. WILLIAMS DIES
Pioneer of 1846 and Widow of River Captain is Dead.
Mrs. Sarah Salisbury Williams, widow of Captain Richard Williams, and an Oregon pioneer of 1846, died in this city yesterday. She was 79 years old and a native of Massachusetts. She crossed the plains when 5 years old.
Mrs. Williams was married in 1856 to Captain Richard Williams, on of the early river captains of Oregon. Their home was for many years on the site now occupied by the People's institute at Fourth and Burnside streets.
Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William M. Foote of New York and Miss Caroline Williams of Portland.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Morning Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
February 3, 1920
Obituary
WILLIAMS - Sarah Salisbury Williams, aged 79 years, widow of the late Captain Richard Williams, and mother of Caroline Williams of this city and Mrs. William M. Foote of N.Y., died February 2. Funeral services to be held Wednesday, February 4, at Heiman's chapel 2 P.M. Friends invited, please omit flowers.
Oregonian, Portland, Oregon - February 4, 1920
WILLIAMS - Sarah Salisbury Williams, aged 79 years, widow of the late Captain Richard Williams, and mother of Caroline Williams of this city and Mrs. William M. Foote of N.Y., died February 2. Funeral services to be held Wednesday, February 4, at Heiman's chapel 2 P.M. Friends invited, please omit flowers.
Oregonian, Portland, Oregon - February 4, 1920
Sarah is buried at: Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
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