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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ William Waldo
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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William Waldo
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| LAST NAME: Waldo
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FIRST NAME: William
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| TITLE: Hon.
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GENDER: M
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MILITARY: Indian War
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| BORN: 23 Apr 1832
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DIED: 23 Nov 1911
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BURIED: 26 Nov 1911
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OCCUPATION: Farmer; Miner; Attorney; State Legislator; Judge
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| BIRTH PLACE: Missouri
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| DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
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OSBH DC (Marion 1911) #3331- William Waldo, male, single, b. 22 Apr 1832 in Missouri, d. 24 Nov 1911 in Salem, Oregon (645 N. Summer) at the age of 79 y's 7 m's 2 d's, name of father Daniel Waldo, (b. Kentucky), maiden name of mother Malinda Lunsford (b. Virginia), interment 26 Nov, undertaker Rigdon, informant G. G. Brown of Salem.
SEE ALSO: Salem History project website
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OBITUARY:
JUDGE WALDO IS CALLED BY DEATH
Was Oregon Pioneer Who has Been Prominently Identified With Our History
Judge William Waldo, a prominent figure in the early history of Oregon, passed away yesterday at his residence, 845 North Summer street, in the city after an illness of several weeks. Coming to the Willamette valley in early childhood, few have been more prominently identified with its growth and progress than he. In every office he has been faithful to his trust, and his passing is felt as a personal loss to those who have known his both in public and private life. He is the last of the pioneer family of that name, and is survived only by nephews and nieces. They are Jessie L. Bass of this city, Edith Waldo of Portland, Mrs. F. M. Cerint of Oakland, California; D. W. Bass of Seattle and Geo. G. Brown of Salem. William Waldo was born in Missouri, April 23, 1832. His father, Daniel Waldo, crossed the plains in 1843 and located on a claim ten miles east of Salem. Later he removed to Salem, and the subject of this sketch has resided in this city almost continuously for over sixty-six years. He was a student of the old Salem Institute. In 1848 he served in the Indian war under Col. Waters and later followed gold mining in California. He engaged in business in Yreka, Cal., in 1852. The following winter he returned to Missouri, and in 1853 drove a band of about 300 cattle across the plains. He crossed the plains a number of times after this, and attended the University of Missouri. He became interested in the Salem woolen mill and flouring mills, making a trip to Australia in 1870 in the interest of those industries. Mr. Waldo was elected to the state senate as a Republican from this county, and reelected in 1884. In 1885 he swerved as president of the senate, and later served as County judge. He has been, all his life, connected with the Odd Fellows, and held many prominent positions in that order. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the I.O.O.F. temple under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. lodge. Interment will be made in the Waldo lot in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends desiring to visit the remains may do so at the residence before the funeral as the casket will not be opened at the lodgeroom.
Oregon Statesman 24 Nov 1911
JUDGE W. WALDO is LAID to REST --
Impressive Ritualistic Services Held For Dead Jurist at I. O. O. F. Temple.
The funeral services of Judge William Waldo, held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the I. O. O. F. temple, were largely attended by those who desired to pay him the last tribute of respect. The members of the bar assembled at the circuit court rooms and attended the funeral en masse. The impressive ritual of the Odd Fellows was given at the temple and at the grave. Interment being made in I. O. O. F. cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings from the order, members of the bar and friends. The pallbearers were Messrs. John H. McNary, H. P. Minto, F. T. Wrightman, G. W. Young, W. D. Mohney, and C. C. Warrick.
Oregon Statesman, Nov. 28, 1911.
JUDGE WALDO HAS GONE TO HIS REWARD
Judge Wm. Waldo passed on this afternoon at about half past two o’clock after an illness of about six weeks. His funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows’ temple in this city, and the remains will be taken to the Waldo lot in Rural cemetery. William Waldo was born in Missouri April 22, 1832. His father, Daniel Waldo crossed the plains in 1843, and located on a claim 10 miles east of Salem. Later he removed to Salem, and the subject of this sketch has resided in this city almost continuously for over 66 years. He was a student of the old Salem Institute. In 1848 he served in the Indian War under Col. Waters and later followed gold mining in California. He engaged in business in Yreka, Cal. In 1852. The following winter he returned to Missouri and in 1853 drove a band of about 300 cattle across the plains. He crossed the plains a number of times after this, and attended the University of Missouri. He became interested in the Salem woolen mills and flouring mills making a trip to Australia in 1870 in the interest of these industries. Mr. Waldo was elected to the state senate as a Republican from this county, and reelected in 1884. In 1885 he served as president of the senate, and later served as county judge. He has been all his life connected with the Odd Fellows, and held many prominent positions in that order. Mr. Waldo was never married, but took a keen interest in the social life of the community. He was kind-hearted and very considerate of the rights and feelings of all others, one of nature’s gentlemen. Few men in Oregon were better known or had more warm personal friends.
Capital Journal 24 Nov 1911 8:4,5
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INSCRIPTION:
William Waldo
1832 - 1911
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SOURCES:
LR
IOOF Register of Burials
Rigdon records p.
566 OSBH DC (Marion 1911) #3331
S&H pg 14
OS 28 Nov 1911
OS 24 November 1911
CJ 24 Nov 1911 8:4&5
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CONTACTS:
Brian Waldo Johnson, 450 Walnut Dr. S., Monmouth, OR 97361
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| LOT: 128
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SPACE: 3 SW
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