Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 603.

GEORGE ABERNETHY

     Born in New York City, in 1807, and resided there until 1839.  Set out for
Oregon and arrived in May, 1840.  For many years he lived on the banks of the
Willamette below Oregon City.  He was instrumental in bringing about the
Provisional Government of Oregon, and was chosen the first Governor, holding the
position until in 1849, when the Territorial Government was organized.
Subsequently he became interested in large mercantile enterprises, notably in
the large mills at Linn City (falls of the Willamette).  Resided in Portland for
the last sixteen years of his life, dying in May, 1877.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2005 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.