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. 700.
 
R. R. BOOTHBY

     Born in Brown County, Ohio, May 15, 1812.  After reaching man's estate he
traveled over a number of States before settling, and spent several years as
engineer of steamboats on the Ohio and Illinois rivers.  He then settled in
Illinois and engaged in the mercantile and milling business until 1845, when he
went to Texas and for a time continued in the latter occupation.  Joined the
Texas Rangers and fought the Indians.  In 1848 he returned to Illinois and in
the following year started for Oregon across the plains.  Settled in Polk
County, but for several years later moved to Salem.  Was married in 1835 to Miss
Mary A. Waller, and has ten children, all of whom are alive; Jane C., Harrison
B., Emily C., Mary E., Caroline C., Pamelia A., William W. and Maria (twins),
George T., and Reason R.  Mrs. Boothby died at Seattle, May 21, 1863, and in
1877 he was married to Mrs. Margaret McFadden.  Mr. Boothby is at present a
resident of Monmouth.  Has thirty-seven living grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in April 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter
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