Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon." Vol. 3. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. LOUIS WESTACOTT Salem is a monument to the aggregate labors of many enterprising businessmen, and among those who stimulated the trade relations of the formative period in its history was Louis Westacott, a well known merchant. A native of Canada, he was born on Prince Edward island and his father, Samuel Westacott, was a scion of one of the oldest families of England, with armorial bearings dating from the year 1400. His wife was a Garnault and a representative of one of the titled families of France. They were Huguenots and sought religious freedom in England. One of the Garnaults was a soldier in Lafayette's army during the Revolutionary war and an ancestor of Louis Westacott also served under the General in that conflict. Louis Westacott came to Oregon in 1844, via the Horn, and afterward made several voyages around the cape. While living in Massachusetts he had served an apprenticeship to a cabinetmaker and became recognized as a master craftsman. He made all of the cabinets for the Chickering pianos in Boston and during the '50s established a shop in Salem, Oregon. His skill brought him a large patronage and during the struggle between the north and the south he was the proprietor of a dry goods establishment in Salem. He carried a large and well assorted stock and his commercial transactions were guided by the Golden Rule. His brothers enlisted in the Union Army and one of his uncles was killed in the service. After the Civil war Mr. Westacott purchased a farm near the Pringle school and cultivated the place for a few years. He then returned to the Capital city, in which he lived retired until his demise in 1895. About 1852 Mr. Westacott had married Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Alien, who made the overland journey to Oregon during the '40s, and her death occurred in 1880. To their union were born five children: William, who married Lenta Stolz; Richard ; Ada, the widow of Amos Strong, whose biography is published elsewhere in this work; John; and Louis, who fills a responsible position in the statehouse at Salem. Mr. Westacott gave his political allegiance to the democratic party and was an Episcopalian in religious faith. Stable in purpose and decisive in action, he made good use of his opportunities, and upon the enduring foundation of integrity and honor was erected the fair fabric of his successful career. He enjoyed the social side of life and his friendship was highly prized by those who were accorded the privilege of his closer acquaintance. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2016 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.