Parsons, Col. William and Shiach, W. S.  "An Illustrated History of Umatilla
County and of Morrow County." Spokane, WA: W. H. Lever, 1902. p. 440.
 
HENRY MOSSIE

     This prominent and representative citizen and brave veteran, who quickly
responded when his country's flag was insulted, carrying it through many bloody
fights and weary sieges until it waved in triumph over the fallen foe that would
have torn down freedom's starry banner, is well worthy of a high place in our
county's roll of honor, and to such an one we delight to do honor by adding our
mite to aid in keeping bright the memories of deeds as worthy as human arm can
work out.
     Mr. Mossie is the senior member of the firm of Mossie & Sons, and was born
in Rasinville, Monroe county, Michigan, on August 14, 1842. There he received
what education could be acquired at the public schools until he was twelve years
of age, never attending school after that time, but greatly supplementing his
store of knowledge by careful habits of study and reading during his odd
moments.  At twelve years of age he entered the field of labor and wrought with
his father until the breaking out of the war in 1861, enlisting then in Company
B, Fifteenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, under John A. Logan and W. T. Sherman.
During his first term of service he was almost constantly in action.  Among some
of the most important battles may be mentioned Pittsburg Landing, under General
Grant; siege of Corinth: battle of Corinth, when Generals VanDorn and Price
attempted to retake it, having four men to each Union soldier, but were badly
defeated; siege of Vicksburg and taking of same; Jackson and many others, until
his discharge.  He immediately re-enlisted in the same company and regiment as a
veteran at Scottsborough. Alabama, under General Sherman, with Logan as corps
commander. He was then in the battle of Chattanooga, also at Lookout Mountain
and Missionary Ridge. He participated in the famous march to the sea, was one of
the first men to mount the wall of Fort McAllister when it was captured, the
Union men here being forced to eat raw corn for a time.  He was mustered out at
Little Rock, Arkansas, in September, 1865, and immediately returned to Michigan,
engaging there in carpentering and sawmilling until March I, 1886, when he came
to Umatilla county. Here he accepted a position as sawyer for Newton Hahn for
two seasons. He took a homestead, pre-emption and timber culture claims and has
added by purchase until he owns a magnificent estate of eight hundred acres,
while his four children, have each a quarter section adjoining his. He first
grew fruit in this district, demonstrating the practicability of that crop. He
is a man of fine executive ability and has been chosen to several public
offices in the county, where his efficiency and faithfulness have won him the
esteem of all. He is a member of Kit Carson Post of the G. A. R., of Pendleton.
     He was married in Rockwood, Wayne county, Michigan, on April 3, 1864,
while home on a furlough, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary C. Loranger, a
native of Michigan, whose parents, Augustus and Lucy Loranger, were natives of
the same state. To them have been born five children : Louis H.; James A.; Eber
D., at school in Corvallis; Lucy E., a school teacher; Rose C. He and his family
are all members of the Roman Catholic church at Pendleton. He was wounded in the
ankle at Pittsburg Landing and still carries the lead in his foot, also he
received a saber cut on the right hand and a saber thrust in the right side.
His parents, Louis and Euphrozine Mossie, were natives of St. Mary's parish,
Canada, and early pioneers to Michigan in 1837.
     The firm, which is composed of the father and three sons, does a fine
dairying business, having a well equipped cheese factory and a first-class water
system, with one-fourth of a mile of good bored pipe, which greatly enhances the
value and convenience of their plant and estate.
     Eber D. was through the Philippine war, being a private in Company D,
Second Oregon Volunteer Infantry, and serving from May, 1898, until August,
1899. He participated in thirteen battles and skirmishes.
 
 
Transcriber's additional notes:
 
"The Official Records of the Oregon Volunteers in the Spanish War and Philippine
Insurrection" compiled by Brigadier General C. U. Gantenbein; Salem, Or.; 1903
 
Eber D. Mossie, age 23, height 6'1/2", coomplexionfair, eyes br, hair d br, born
Mich, occ. salesman, mustered into service May 20, Pendleton.  Assigned to and
joined Company D, 2d Or. Inf., per S. O. No. 187, hdqrs. 2d Or Inf., dated
Manila, P. I., Nov. 26, '98.  No clothing was issued to him by State.


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has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.