Portrait of William M. Brown

Title

Portrait of William M. Brown

Description

Portrait of William M. Brown, an early Washington County pioneer who settled in the area in 1852. Before moving to Oregon, he served the United States during the Mexican War. He held a variety of positions in Washington County, including School Clerk, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace. He died in Washington County in 1872.

[Back] Wm M. Brown. Pioneer, 1852. Built [sic] first co jail in Wa county. Also first gallows and coffin for murderer in 1858. Was School Clerk, Road Supervisor, Justice of Pease [sic], Depy Sheriff 1866.70. Died Aug. 17, 1872. 20 years in Oregon. Mexican War Veteran.

Identifier

WCMpic_000227

Subject

Sheriffs

Jails--Oregon

Gallows

County officials and employees

Justices of the Peace

Roads

Education

Carpentry

Mexican War, 1846-1848--Regimental histories--United States

Brown, William B.

Genealogy & Family History

Law Enforcement & Intelligence

Mexican History

Military History & Science

Social History

Local & State History

Spatial Coverage

Washington County, Oregon

Language

English

Date Created

circa 1860s

Date

1860/1869

Medium

photographic prints

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.

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Type

Still Image

Source

Washington County Museum