Hines, H. K. "An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon." Chicago: Lewis
Pub. Co. 1893.  p. 262.

SILAS F. SCRIPTURE

     An intelligent and progressive resident of Oregon City, Oregon, and the
junior member of the flourishing firm of Wineset & Scripture, manufacturers of
carriages and wagons, and undertakers, of which firm he is the practical iron
worker, was born in Iowa, May 10, 1861.  His father, James Scripture, was a
native of Canada, where he was born in 1830, coming to the United States when a
child, since which time he has continued to reside here.  He married Miss
Catharine Clark, a native of the State of Indiana, and they had four children,
Mr. Silas Scripture being the only survivor.  The mother died April 28, 1866,
leaving her family and many friends to mourn her loss, to whom she was endeared
by her many Christian virtues and generous actions, which were prompted by a
loving heart.  The father, later, married an estimable lady, who assisted him in
the care of his young family.  They had two children.
     The subject of our sketch was raised and educated in his native State,
where he early learned the blacksmiths' trade, at which he served for three
years.  He then worked as a journeyman in several of the Western States, and in
California, from which place he came to Oregon City, where he worked for a time
for his present partner, who is also his brother-in-law, when he finally
returned to the East.
     In 1888, however, he returned to this city, and purchased a half interest
in the business, in which he has since remained, meeting with flattering
success.   The firm enjoys an excellent reputation for reliable work and honest
dealings and has a large and growing trade of the best class of citizens.
     On May 12, 1889, he was married to Miss Rachel E. Forrester, and estimable
lady, and a native of Clackamas county, who is a daughter of Mr. Thomas
Forrester, an esteemed Oregon pioneer of 1850.  She and Mrs. Wineset are
sisters.  Mr. and Mrs. Scripture have one child, Albert M.
     Mr. Scripture is a Republican in politics and takes a commendable interest
in the affairs of his State and country.  Socially, he belongs to the Knights of
Pythias, of which he is a respected member.
     Thus is briefly stated the most prominent events of an eminently busy and
useful life, whose intelligent efforts have been rewarded with prosperity and
happiness.
 

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