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Title: Memoirs of Orange Jacobs
Author: Orange Jacobs
Release Date: April 29, 2011 [EBook #35992]
Language: English
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A DOZEN YEARS IN U.S. INDIAN SERVICE
(1895 – 1906)
First, I naturally became interested in a desire to “go west and grow up with the country” as Horace Greeley, (around whose home I have played many a game of hiden’ coop) used to advise.
After gold was discovered in California, four McQuesten boys, viz: my father, Henry Wingate McQuesten, his brother William and cousins Varnum and Leroy Napoleon McQuesten – all born in Litchfield, New Hampshire (birthplace of myself and three brothers), joined in the gold rush of 1849 to California. Their ages from fourteen to seventeen. They went in a sailing vessel around Cape Horn, which took six months, and I heard so much about their experiences in my early boyhood, I could hardly wait until I was fifteen when I struck out for California. I had but $7 in my pocket, and all the rest of my belongings in a fiddle box. It was several years before I got to Calif. Meantime I lived in Buffalo and Tonawanda, New York, and Colorado (went to Cripple Creek when gold was discovered there).
After living in San Francisco 18 months, Oakland one year, I went to Salt Lake City (Utah was a Territory then). I took a civil service examination as stenographer and was appointed to the Indian Office in Washington D. C.
Father and Varnum were pals in Calif. And Uncle William and Leroy were pals for about four years, then Leroy went to Oregon and volunteered for Army Service. He served under Bey Hayden, in many skirmishes with the Walla Wallas and other Indians. Then when gold was discovered up the Fraser River, he and Uncle William went up there. Having little luck, William return to Calif., but Leroy continued to go north; began trapping and trading with the Indians and was not heard from for more than forty years, until one day I read an article in a magazine saying “Jack” McQuesten, one of the first white men in Alaska, was authority on the location of the boundary between Alaska and the Northwest Territory. The name being spelled the same as we spell it, I sent the article home to my father. He replied, with a letter to “Jack”, and said: “Get this letter to him; “Jack” is a nickname given him out west. He is Leroy”. It took 13 months for the letter to reach him, via dog sleds.
He was known as “Jack McQuesten”, the Father of Alaska”. He build Fort Reliance, seven miles below Dawson, the first settlement on the Yukon, and had trading posts at Circle City and Forty-mile Creek; discovered a river, which was for him: McQuesten River, and probably grubstaked more prospectors than anyone else in Alaska.
Written in 1965 by G. Dowe McQuesten (father of Dee Mcquesten), shortly before his death at age 94. He was in attorney for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, sent out by President Grover Cleveland, who had overseen his education. Dad only had a 5th grade education, when he went to work for President Cleveland as one of his secretaries who knew shorthand and typing. All of the White House secretaries were men. Cleveland thought he had potential and sent him to George Washington University for his GED, undergraduate degree and on for his Law Degree and his post-LLB degree. He had 3 law degrees.
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Link to a biographical sketch of General Isaac I. Stevens, found on pages xv - xxii of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch. While not documented as such, it's possible this address was given in Olympia at the June 1889 reunion. Author not credited.
A letter from Germany
Members and Friends,
An email was recently received from Michael Zacherle in Germany. He has been researching a relative for the past dozen years or so and has provided a biography of a possible Washington pioneer. I found it quite interesting to read and thought that we, especially members and friends in Omak and surrounding area, could be of assistance to him. Here is the link to the biography and his email is copied below. Zacherle Bio
Dear Sirs,
about a dozen years ago, I was able to visit the Okanogan County Historical Museum. Two lovely ladies helped me find information about John B. Zacherle, a relative that immigrated from Germany into the US in 1884. They directed me to the „Okanogan Rendezvous“, where I found a small article about him. This article was the first information I was able to find about him! Ever since, I have been trying to find out where John B. Zacherle was born, but was unable to find this information. As I live in Germany (I am German), it's not easy for me to get relevant information as long as it isn't accessible on the internet. However, I found some other interesting documents, and so I decided to write a short biography about him.
Please find enclosed this biography as a PDF document. I hope that you find this document interesting! I would be happy if you could maybe print the document and put it into your archival holdings. Please feel free to use this material in any way you like.
I'm looking forward to your suggestions or remarks!
Marking the 50th Anniversary since our 05-June 1970 inclusion in the National Register of Historical Places.
Link to an address given by Elwood Evans, found on pages 48 - 65 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch. NOTE: original text from June 1885 contains offensive language.
Link to an address given by Francis Henry, found on pages 32 - 44 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch. Among other topics, attendees to the 1852 Monticello Convention are listed. NOTE: original text from June 1884 contains offensive language.
Link to an address given by Orange Jacobs, found on pages 117 - 121 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch.
Link to an annual address given by Henry Struve on 01-June 1886, found on pages 71 - 89 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch.
Link to an address given by James G. Swan, found on pages 94 - 111 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch.
Link to Edward Eldridge's obituary, found on pages 146 - 148 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch.
Link to Francis Henry's obituary, found on page 149 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch.
This lists individuals that held official positions with the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington from 1883 to 1965. Also includes a historical review of the organization with biographical details of former Presidents [written by Lucile MacDonald]. Joshua Green commissioned this work, then sent complimentary copies to each member in 1966.
Many of these men and women are also represented on our Gallery page in the "Past Assoc Presidents" album, however, some are missing. If you can help with this, please write to our Webmaster c/o Pioneer Hall, 1642 43rd Av E, Seattle WA 98112 or email AskUs@wapioneers.com
Click here to download an excerpt of US Congressional discussions about establishing Oregon Territory, found on pages 125 - 143 of the "Transactions of the Washington Pioneer Association for the years 1883 to 1889, Inclusive" compiled by Charles Prosch.
Listing of pioneers interred prior to 1900, located at 3802 Cleveland Ave SE, Tumwater, WA.
Courtesy of Odd Fellows, provided to the Association December 6, 2017.
Click here for a list of subjects from 1977 - 2023 editions of our "Pioneer Presences" newsletter.
Click here to download an alphabetical/chronological list of Pioneer Associaton of the State of Washington Presidents that were elected from 1883 through 2024.
This contains the Pioneer Association of Washington Territory's Constitution, Bylaws, Minutes and Annual Addresses from meetings held in 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, and 1889. Compiled by Charles Prosch and published in 1894, this 154-page book also contains some historical commentaries, obituaries, and membership rosters.
This contains the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington's Minutes and Annual Addresses from meetings held in 1903-1904. Published in 1904, this 52-page book also contains some historical commentaries, obituaries, and membership rosters.
This contains the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington's Bylaws, Minutes and Annual Addresses from meetings held in 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, and 1910. Compiled by Thomas Prosch and published in 1910, this 65-page book also contains historical commentary and dedication of the newly built Pioneer Hall in Seattle.
Click here: to download a tri-fold brochure about the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington.
agenda of the annual meeting of the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, held in June 2023
Link to the agenda of the annual meeting of the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, held in June 2024
Click here to download the agenda of the annual meeting of the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, held in June 2025.
Click here to download a copy of Steven Ellersick's presentation to the Washington State Heritage Caucus, given on April 23, 2025. When in session, the caucus serves as a weekly forum for non-profit organizations, legislators, state agencies, and members of the public share ideas, consider policy impacts, and explore projects surrounding arts, heritage, and science activities.
Link to a brief summary including photos of Arthur Foss - History and Haul-out presentation given 20-June 2020 by Richard Miller. Access to the complete presentation may be found in this Library under the section labeled "Videos".
Link to a presentation given in November 2024 by the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington's Historian, Liz Blaszczak. The fashion of sporting a Top Hat is personified by Andrew Hemrich. His rags-to-riches journey from boyhood in Germany, then across the ocean/continent to eventually establish Rainier Brewery in Georgetown is captivating!
Link to a presentation given in October 2024 bythe Pioneer Association of the State of Washington's Historian, Liz Blaszczak. Her talk features an 1857 telescope owned by William Henry H.Blake (Lighthouse-keeper at New Dungeness between 1857 - 1868), as well as a portable Diptych Sundial that was used by Major Robert Moore Jr while surveying the Oregon Territory.
Etching had been framed with no mat, then became damaged due to water running down the interior wall in 2010. Paper treatment done by Phoenix Restoration resulted in diminished water-stain. Original frame was cleaned, then re-used with museum-quality glass & archival materials for mat + backing.
Pastel drawing had been framed without glass so dirt/age had caused most color to become obscured. After cleaning & de-acidification treatment to paper at Phoenix Restoration, some areas had to be touched-up by hand. Original frame was re-used with museum-quality glass & archival materials for backing.
Bas-relief details on frame were badly chipped, plus the image had a water stain. Phoenix Restoration made a mold of an intact area of the frame, then used it to fabricate the damaged sections.
Click here to download a presentation given by an Officer of the Pioneer Assocation of the State of Washington, Saundra Selle, in October 2011
Click here to download a presentation given by an Officer of the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, Curtis Hoffman. Also see the December 2019 Pioneer Presences.
Click here to download the presentation given by an Officer of the Pioneer of the State of Washington, Junius Rochester, in December 2020
Presented by the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington's Historian, Gary Zimmerman, in October 2018
Click here to download the presentation given by an Officer of the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, Alan Murray, in October 2018
