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. ******************* 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.