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. 647.

HIRAM SMITH

     Born in Dunnville, New York, and grew to manhood there; removed to Ohio,
and in 1845 organized an expedition for Oregon.  Subsequently he crossed the
plains six times.  In 1862 he went out upon the plains to protect and guide the
immigrants of that year.  He resided mainly in Portland and accumulated a
fortune.  Was very widely known, and was a man of great usefulness and strength
of character.  Old pioneers will remember him best by his nickname of "Red Shirt
Smith."  He died in San Francisco, January 17, 1870.  His widow still lives.
Her residence is in the city of Portland. 


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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.