Hines, H. K. "An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon." Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co. 1893. p. 268. C. P. WINESET One of the most prosperous and highly esteemed business men of Oregon City, Oregon, was born in Springfield, Illinois, January 17, 1831. His father, Henry W. Wineset, was a native of Virginia, and a descendant of one of the old Virginia families, the ancestors of whom emigrated from England to the Old dominion early in the settlement of the colony. Grandfather Henry W. Wineset, was a brave and efficient soldier in the Revolutionary war, serving for eight years, or for a year after the close of that struggle for independence. He lived to be 103 years of age. The father of the subject of our sketch married Miss Annie Jennings, a native of his county, and a descendant of another of the old Virginia families. They had thirteen children, only two of whom now survive: the subject of our sketch and a sister, now Mrs. Lydia Ann Allison, who resides in Silver City, Idaho. The subject of this notice was raised in Kentucky until his seventeenth year. At this time war was declared with Mexico, and he enlisted in the army, under General Scott. He was a natural musician, and had become an expert fife player, and as a fife boy he played all through the war with Mexico. He was in the battles of Molino, Del Rey, Churubusco, and was at the storming of the Castle of Chapultepec, in which latter engagement he was wounded in the breast, the ball striking a rib, glanced outward, thus saving his life. He was for two months in a hospital, when he rejoined the army and was with them when they took the city of Mexico, where they were stationed until the terms of peace were settled. He afterward returned to his home, where he learned the trade of a wagon and carriage maker, in which business he was first engaged in Kentucky, later emigrating to Iowa, in 1849, engaging in business at Hillsboro, Henry county. In 1851 he married Miss Emily Frances Lindsey, a native of Illinois, in which State they remained until the fall of that year, when they removed to Texas, locating in the town of Dallas, where he continued in business until 1854. He then sold out, and crossed the plains to California, where he was for a year engaged in mining in Shasta county. He met with but moderate success as a miner, however, his largest day's work being $32. He finally commenced his business of wagon-maker in the old town of Shasta, where he remained until 1863, when he sold out and removed to Walla Walla, Washington. He followed his business there until 1870, meeting with very great success, manufacturing stages, and everything in the way of wagons and carriages, and being largely engaged in the manufacture of burial caskets. In the midst of all this prosperity his business was consumed by fire, his property being uninsured, and in an hour he saw swept from him the accumulations of years of hard labor. He afterward rebuilt and reopened his business, but later came to Portland, Oregon, where he was in business until 1875, when he came to Oregon City, opening business here, adding to it the undertaking business. He has again been prospered to his entire satisfaction. The firm is now Wineset & Scripture, and they manufacture carriages and wagons, do undertaking and blacksmithing. They have two hearses for their undertaking business, one of which is a very fine one. Mr. and Mrs. Wineset had eight children, four of whom are now living: Allen Edgar, residing in New York city; Josephine, wife of Mr. McGoon, of Portland; Lucien B., in Portland; and Frederick, who is with his father. He was bereft of his wife on August 4, 1874, with faithful companion, who for twenty-three years had no interest but that of her husband and children. In Portland, in 1878, Mr. Wineset was married to Miss Lydia Jane Forrester, an estimable lady and a native of Oregon, a daughter of Thomas Forrister, who came to the Territory in 1850. He located on a donation claim on Eagle Creek, where he was engaged in farming and sawmilling until his death, and was much respected for his many sterling qualities of mind and heart. By this marriage there were six children, five now living: George C., Thomas, Myrtie A., Israel L. and Jerrold. Mr. Wineset is a Republican in politics, and at the time of the war was a strong Union man. When in Portland he held the position of fifer in the Washington Guards, and was in his element on the 4th of July, when he played the soul-stirring music of the national airs. He is also a fine clarinet and violin player, and above all, has a wonderful genius for music, a correct ear and a natural grace of execution, rarely combined in one person. Thus with true American perseverance and ability, Mr. Wineset has, unassisted, carved out for himself a successful career. While giving him all credit, the fact of the benefit he derived from the wonderful resources of this country, must not be overlooked. Both are great, the country and the man, and fit companions for each other. Transcriber's additional notes: 1870 - June 27; Walla Walla Co, WA; Walla Walla, page 314 C. P. Winesett, 40, IL, wheel wright, $3,000 / $500 Emily, 35, IL Edgar, 13, CA, att. school Doly, 11, CA, att. school Lulu, 6, CA, att. school W. A. Roberts, 19, OR, apprentice blacksmith Marriage record of Clackamas Co, OR; C. P. Winsett to Lydia Ann Forrester; 12-31-1877; Book 2, page 356. 1880 - June 14; Clackamas Co, OR; Oregon City, page 220 Calvin P. Wineset, 49, IL, VA, VA, wagon maker, blacksmith, & undertaker Lydia A., wife, 28, OR, MASS, MO, keeps house George, son, 2, OR, IL, OR Thomas, son, 3/12, b March, OR, IL, OR 1910 - April 18; Multnomah Co, OR; Portland Pct 42, page 5 Lydia Winesett, 58, OR, MA, MO, Wd, 4 children-4 living George, son, 31, OR, IL, OR, single, house painter Thomas, son, 29, OR, IL, OR, single, house painter Augustus, son, 27, OR, IL, OR, single, house painter ******************* 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.