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     Fred Willis Hayes was born on 18 May 1894 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Ebenezer Hayes and Laura Ellen Hill.¹
     In Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 4 June 1900 in the household of his parents Ebenezer and Laura Ellen Hayes. He was enumerated as Freddie Hayes, age 6, born May 1894 in Oregon.³
     Fred Willis Hayes appeared on the 1905 state census in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 5 April 1905, in the household of his parents, Ebenezer Hayes and Laura Ellen Hayes. He was enumerated as Freddie Hayes, age 10, born in Oregon.⁴
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 21 April 1910 at 396 E Russel in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Ebenezer and Laura Ellen Hayes.⁵ Fred Willis Hayes began military service on 13 April 1917 as a private in the US Army during Worl War I.⁶ Fred ended military service on 27 June 1919.⁶
     He married Katherine Margaret Herrin in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 15 December 1922.¹ Fred became a widower at his wife's death on 17 August 1937.¹
     He married Patricia Merle Hotchkiss in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, on 7 July 1941.¹
     In 1942 Fred Willis Hayes registered for the World War II draft in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.⁷ A newspaper article was printed on 28 June 1964 in the Oregonian, Portland, Oregon naming Fred. It read: Hayes Family Plans Reunion. Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Hayes, pioneer homesteaders near Halsey, will have a family reunion at noon Sunday at Columbia Park. The party is being arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Hayes. Mr. Hayes is the only survivor of the pioneers' 13 children.⁸
     Fred died on 12 January 1969 in Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 74.⁹ He was buried on 16 January 1969 in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.²

     Ellis Seth Hayes was born on 17 November 1897 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Ebenezer Hayes and Laura Ellen Hill.¹
     In Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 4 June 1900 in the household of his parents Ebenezer and Laura Ellen Hayes. He was listed as Seth E. Hayes, age 2, born Nov 1897 in Oregon.²
     Ellis Seth Hayes appeared on the 1905 state census in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 5 April 1905, in the household of his parents, Ebenezer Hayes and Laura Ellen Hayes. His listing showed Ellis Hayes, age 7, born in Oregon.³
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 21 April 1910 at 396 E Russel in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Ebenezer and Laura Ellen Hayes.⁴
     He married Madeline Katherine Shipplehoute about 1922.⁵
     Ellis died on 13 January 1958 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 60.^5,6

     Fernando Jewett was born in 1852 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of Reuben Jewett and Lydia Louisa Hayes.¹ Fernando Jewett was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 9 July 1860 he appeared in the household of Reuben Jewett on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon.³
     Fernando died in 1864 in Linn County, Oregon.¹

     Warren Jewett was born in 1855 in Linn County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Reuben Jewett and Lydia Louisa Hayes.¹ Warren Jewett was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 9 July 1860 he appeared in the household of Reuben Jewett on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon.³
     Warren died in 1864 in Linn County, Oregon.¹

     Edward Jewett was born about 1863 in Linn County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Reuben Jewett and Lydia Louisa Hayes.¹
     On 25 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his mother Lydia Louisa Jewett.²
     On 10 January 1920 Edward appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon..³ Between 29 Sep 1932 and 17 Nov 1932 the Halsey Journal newspaper published 7 articles written by Edward Jewett about Early Times in Halsey.⁴
     Edward died on 8 January 1935 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.^1,5

     Willie Jewett was born in 1865 in Linn County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Reuben Jewett and Lydia Louisa Hayes.¹
     On 25 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his mother Lydia Louisa Jewett.²
     Willie died in 1885 in Linn County, Oregon.¹

     Lucelia Hulda Jewett was born on 7 February 1859 in Linn County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben Jewett and Lydia Louisa Hayes.¹ Lucelia Hulda Jewett was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 9 July 1860 she appeared in the household of Reuben Jewett on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon.³
     She married Oliver Howell on 9 February 1880.¹
     Lucelia died on 14 April 1952 in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, at age 93.¹
     An obituary for Lucelia Hulda Howell was published in the Lebanon Express, Lebanon, Oregon on 15 April 1952. It read:

     Oliver Howell was born on 15 May 1857.¹
     He married Lucelia Hulda Jewett, daughter of Reuben Jewett and Lydia Louisa Hayes, on 9 February 1880.¹
     Oliver died on 24 March 1946 in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, at age 88.¹

     Daniel James Hayes was born on 27 March 1850 in Jefferson County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell.¹ He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents Seth and Polly Bond Hayes.² Daniel James Hayes was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     On 9 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Seth and Polly Bond Hayes. He was enumerated as Daniel Hays, age 10, born in Iowa.⁴
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his father Seth Whipple Hayes. He was shown as Daniel J. Hays, age 20, born in Iowa, a farmer.⁵
     He married Mary Ellen VanLandingham in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 30 December 1875.^1,6
     On 14 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Daniel and Mary appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Daniel Hayes, age 30, born in Iowa, a farmer. She was listed as Mary E. Hayes, wife, age 22, born in Oregon. Their children Dora and Ruby were listed as living with them.⁷
     In Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Daniel and Mary appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 14 June 1900. He was shown as Daniel J. Hayes, age 50, born Mar 1850 in Iowa, a farmer, married for 25 years. She was listed as Mary E. Hayes, wife, age 42, born Jul 1857 in Oregon. She was the mother of 5 children, 4 living. Their children Ruby, Grace and George were listed as living with them.⁸
     Daniel appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 15 April 1910 in School District 20, Chouteau County, Montana. He was listed as Daniel J. Hayes, farmer, age 60, born in Iowa, married for 35 years. He was the only one in the household. His wife and daughter were living in Oregon.⁹
     At 2nd Street in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, Daniel appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 7 April 1930. He was enumerated as Daniel J. Hayes, a widower, age 80, born in Iowa. He was living alone, next door to his daughter Ruby Standish and her husband John.¹⁰
     Daniel died on 22 March 1933 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, at age 82.¹
     An obituary for Daniel James Hayes was published in The Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 23 March 1933. It read:
He was buried on 24 March 1933 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^11,12

     Mary Ellen VanLandingham was born on 8 July 1857 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon.¹
     She married Daniel James Hayes, son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 30 December 1875.^1,2
     On 14 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Mary and Daniel appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Daniel Hayes, age 30, born in Iowa, a farmer. She was listed as Mary E. Hayes, wife, age 22, born in Oregon. Their children Dora and Ruby were listed as living with them.³
     In Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Mary and Daniel appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 14 June 1900. He was shown as Daniel J. Hayes, age 50, born Mar 1850 in Iowa, a farmer, married for 25 years. She was listed as Mary E. Hayes, wife, age 42, born Jul 1857 in Oregon. She was the mother of 5 children, 4 living. Their children Ruby, Grace and George were listed as living with them.⁴
     Mary died on 15 November 1927 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, at age 70.¹

     Seth Stephan Hayes was born on 28 October 1852 in Jefferson County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell.¹ He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents Seth and Polly Bond Hayes.² Seth Stephan Hayes was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     On 9 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Seth and Polly Bond Hayes. He was shown as Seth Hays, age 8, born in Iowa.⁴
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his father Seth Whipple Hayes. He was listed as Stephen Hays, age 18, born in Iowa, works on farm and had attended school.⁵
     He married Almira Stevenson in Linn County, Oregon, in June 1880.^1,6
     On 22 June 1880 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, Seth and Almira appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Seth S. Hayes, boarder, age 27, born in Iowa, a farmer. She was listed as Almira Hayes, boarder, keeping house, age 22, born in Wisconsin. They appeared to be living in a boarding house with a number of others.⁷
     He married Ella E. Porter on 22 October 1884.^8,9
     In Moro, Sherman County, Oregon, Seth and Ella appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 8 June 1900. He was shown as Seth S. Hayes, age 47, born Oct 1852 in Iowa. His occupation was general merchant and had been married 14 years. She was listed as Ella E. Hayes, wife, age 38, born May 1862 in Oregon. She was the mother of 3 children, all living. Their children, Dean H. age 12, Beulah age 6, and Seth age 3, were living with them.¹⁰
     Seth and Ella appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 25 June 1910 at 375 East 15th St. N. in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was listed as Seth Hayes, age 57, born in Iowa, married for 23 years, no occupation listed. She was shown as Ella Hayes, wife, age 46, born in Oregon, 3 children all living. Living in their household were their children, Beulah and Seth.¹¹
     On 8 January 1920 Seth appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 375 E 15 N in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was listed as Seth S. Hayes, age 67, born in Iowa, a widower, occupation none. Also in the household were his son Seth Jr, daughter-in-law Helen, and a boarder, Anna Holmes.¹²
     Seth died on 19 April 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 89.^1,13

     Almira Stevenson was born on 6 October 1858.¹
     She married Seth Stephan Hayes, son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell, in Linn County, Oregon, in June 1880.^1,2
     On 22 June 1880 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, Almira and Seth appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Seth S. Hayes, boarder, age 27, born in Iowa, a farmer. She was listed as Almira Hayes, boarder, keeping house, age 22, born in Wisconsin. They appeared to be living in a boarding house with a number of others.³
     Almira died on 10 October 1881 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 23.¹

     Ella E. Porter was born on 6 September 1861 in Linn County, Oregon.¹
     She married Seth Stephan Hayes, son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell, on 22 October 1884.^1,2
     In Moro, Sherman County, Oregon, Ella and Seth appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 8 June 1900. He was shown as Seth S. Hayes, age 47, born Oct 1852 in Iowa. His occupation was general merchant and had been married 14 years. She was listed as Ella E. Hayes, wife, age 38, born May 1862 in Oregon. She was the mother of 3 children, all living. Their children, Dean H. age 12, Beulah age 6, and Seth age 3, were living with them.³
     Ella and Seth appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 25 June 1910 at 375 East 15th St. N. in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was listed as Seth Hayes, age 57, born in Iowa, married for 23 years, no occupation listed. She was shown as Ella Hayes, wife, age 46, born in Oregon, 3 children all living. Living in their household were their children, Beulah and Seth.⁴
     Ella died on 14 November 1918 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 57.¹

     William Hayes was born on 15 August 1851 in Jefferson County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell.¹
     William died on 27 December 1851 in Jefferson County, Iowa.¹

     Celia Alma Hayes was born on 22 September 1854 in Linn County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Seth Whipple Hayes and Polly Bond Stillwell.¹ Celia Alma Hayes was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 9 July 1860 she appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Seth and Polly Bond Hayes. She was listed as Celia Hays, age 6, born in Oregon.³
     Celia died on 13 May 1863 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 8.¹

     Frank Hayes was born on 5 November 1868.¹ He was the son of Seth Whipple Hayes and Sarah Ann Finley.¹
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Seth and Sarah Ann Hayes. He was shown as Frank Hays, age 4, born in Oregon.²
     Frank died on 23 March 1937 at age 68.¹

     Gertrude Hayes was born on 25 January 1869 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Seth Whipple Hayes and Sarah Ann Finley.¹
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 August 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Seth and Sarah Ann Hayes. She was enumerated as Gertrude Hays, age 1, born in Oregon.²
     She married Edwin Chester Pentland about 1888.^1,3
     In Independence, Polk County, Oregon, Gertrude and Edwin appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 2 June 1900. He was enumerated as Edwin Chester Pentland, editor of newspaper, age 43, born May 1857, married for 12 years. She was shown as Gertrude Hayes, wife, age 31, born Jan 1869 in Oregon, mother of 4 children all living. Their chidren, Anna Roberta age 11, Harvey Scott age 9, Gertrude Ailene age 5 and Edwin Hayes age 1 were listed as living with them.³
     Gertrude and Edwin appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 19 April 1910 at 2713 North Broadway in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was age 52, born in Oregon, occupation copiest at a newspaper. She was age 41, born in Oregon, wife, married for 22 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living. The 3 children were also in the household, Harvey, Gertrude and Hayes, plus there was a lodger living there.⁴
     On 3 January 1920 Gertrude appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 2618 College Avenue in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. She was enumerated as Gertrude H. Pentland, a widow, age 50, born in Oregon. Also in the household were her daughter Emma age 30, a stenographer and her son E. Hayes age 20.⁵
     At 2565 Buena Vista Way in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, Gertrude appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 7 April 1930. She was shown as Gertrude H. Pentland, divorced, age 61, born in Oregon. Her daughter Anna R, age 40, a stenographer for a stock broker was also in the household.⁶
     Gertrude died in March 1933 in Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 64.¹ The California Death Index indicates a different death place, Los Angeles rather than Oakland.⁷

     Edwin Chester Pentland was born on 3 May 1856 in Oregon.²
     He married Gertrude Hayes, daughter of Seth Whipple Hayes and Sarah Ann Finley, about 1888.^1,3
     In Independence, Polk County, Oregon, Edwin and Gertrude appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 2 June 1900. He was enumerated as Edwin Chester Pentland, editor of newspaper, age 43, born May 1857, married for 12 years. She was shown as Gertrude Hayes, wife, age 31, born Jan 1869 in Oregon, mother of 4 children all living. Their chidren, Anna Roberta age 11, Harvey Scott age 9, Gertrude Ailene age 5 and Edwin Hayes age 1 were listed as living with them.³
     Edwin and Gertrude appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 19 April 1910 at 2713 North Broadway in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was age 52, born in Oregon, occupation copiest at a newspaper. She was age 41, born in Oregon, wife, married for 22 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living. The 3 children were also in the household, Harvey, Gertrude and Hayes, plus there was a lodger living there.⁴
     Edwin died on 25 March 1941 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 84.²

     Lillie Mae Hayes was born on 6 May 1871 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Seth Whipple Hayes and Sarah Ann Finley.¹
     Lillie died on 8 October 1877 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, at age 6.¹

     Lydia Windom was born in 1860 in Sonoma County, California.² She was the daughter of Benjamin Carroll Windom and Sybil Ann Hayes.¹
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on 25 August 1870. She was listed as Lydia M. Windom, age 10, born in California, but not marked as attending school.²
     Lydia died before 1880 in Linn County, Oregon.

     Mary Jane Windom was born about 1858 in Sonoma County, California.² She was the daughter of Benjamin Carroll Windom and Sybil Ann Hayes.¹
     On 8 July 1860 she appeared in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Sebastopol Post Office, Annally Township, Sonoma County, California. She was enumerated as Mary J. Windham, age 2, born in California.³
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on 25 August 1870. She was listed as Mary J. Windom, age 12, born in California, not marked as attending school.²
     On 10 June 1880 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Benjamin and Sybil Ann Windom. She was enumerated as Jane Windom, at home, age 21, born in California.⁴
     She married James Madison Bond, son of George W Bond and Elizabeth Stillwell, in Linn County, Oregon, on 18 January 1887.⁵
     Mary died on 27 June 1887 in Linn County, Oregon.⁶
     An obituary for Mary Jane Bond was published in the Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon on 9 July 1887. It read:

     Hannah E. Windom was born in March 1857 in Sonoma County, California.² She was the daughter of Benjamin Carroll Windom and Sybil Ann Hayes.¹
     On 8 July 1860 she appeared in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Sebastopol Post Office, Annally Township, Sonoma County, California. Her listing showed her as Hannah E. Windham, age 4, born in California.³
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on 25 August 1870. She was shown as Hannah WIndom, age 14, at school, born in California.⁴
     She married William B Finley in Linn County, Oregon, on 7 March 1875.^2,5
     In Alpine Precinct, Morrow County, Oregon, she appeared in the household of William B Finley on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 18 June 1900.²

     Alonzo Windom was born in January 1855 in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon.^2,3 He was the son of Benjamin Carroll Windom and Sybil Ann Hayes.¹
     On 8 July 1860 he appeared in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Sebastopol Post Office, Annally Township, Sonoma County, California. He was shown as Alonzo C. Windham, age 6, born in Oregon, and attended school.⁴
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin Carroll Windom on 25 August 1870. He was listed as Alanzo Windom, age 16, at school, born in Oregon.⁵
     On 10 June 1880 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sybil Ann Windom. He was shown as Alonzo W. Windom, age 25, born in Oregon. His occupation was listed as painter, being unemployed four months.⁶
     He married Mary (?) about 1885.²
     In South Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Alonzo appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 23 June 1900.²
     Alonzo died on 20 February 1939 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 84.^3,7

     Alanson J Windom was born on 14 February 1855 in Linn County, Oregon.^2,3 He was Priscilla's first child. He was the son of Drury Douglas Windom and Priscilla Hayes.¹ Alanson J Windom was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴
     On 20 June 1860 he appeared in the household of Ebenezer Hayes on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon. Alanson was listed as Elanson Windom, age 5, born in Oregon.⁵
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of George Monroe Hill on 25 August 1870. He was shown as Lansing Windham, age 15, born in Oregon and occupation as works on farm. It was marked that he had attended school during the year.⁶
     On 17 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Alanson appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as a 25 year old farm hand, living in the household of Anthony Maxwell.⁷
     He married Elsie Dollar in Crook County, Oregon, in February 1892.^8,9 By April 1900 Alanson and Elsie had probably at least three children. They were Frances, George and Arthur, born between 1892 and 1900.⁸
     In Haystack Precinct, Crook County, Oregon, Alanson and Elsie appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 20 June 1900.⁸
     Alanson died on 26 June 1900 in Crook County (now Jefferson), Oregon, at age 45.^10,3 He was buried at Grey Butte Cemetery, Crook County (now Jefferson), Oregon.³

     Jesse Lincoln Windom was born in June 1863 in Linn County, Oregon.^3,2 He was the son of Drury Douglas Windom and Priscilla Hayes.¹
     In Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of George Monroe Hill on 25 August 1870. He was enumerated as Jesse Windham, a 7 year old, born in Oregon, attending school in the past year.⁴
     On 11 June 1880 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, Jesse appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as a 16 year old farm hand in the household of Henry Bond.⁵
     He married Sarah W. Sumner about 1887.²
     In Haystack Precinct, Crook County, Oregon, Jesse appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 20 June 1900.⁶ By 1911 Jesse and Sarah had probably at least six children. Their names were Velma, Mabel, Myrtle, Jessie, Vera and Donald. They were born between 1887 and 1910.²
     On 20 January 1920 Jesse and Sarah appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Spring Creek Precinct, Klickitat County, Washington..⁷ A newspaper article was printed on 26 July 1934 in the Klickatat County News, Goldendale, Washington about Jesse. It read: INTERESTING PIONEER INTERVIEWS While Jesse Lincoln WINDOM, resident of Goldendale, is not particularly a pioneer of this section, he is, indeed, the pioneer of the northwest. Mr. WINDOM came to Goldendale 18 years ago. In the sense that one could not pry him or his wife away from this locality, Mr. WINDOM is a true pioneer. He believes, and his decision to reside in this locality bears out that belief, that there is no better land anywhere in which to live. It is here that Mr. WINDOM has enjoyed comparatively good health. In other districts, he has not fared so well, as far as health is concerned. So, due to this one thing more than anything else, The News correspondent was led to believe that this was the reason for the decision to spend "the rest of my days," as he put it. Mr. WINDOM was born in Linn County, Oregon, near Halsey on the 27th of June, 1863. Naturally, he is now 71 years old. To meet him would be to estimate his age at not more than 55. His hair is far from gray. His active appearance is wont to lead one to believe that he is not nearly so old as he says. His conversation is interesting and his memory is good. Last spring, Mr. WINDOM said, he had a stroke of paralysis. He has fought the effects of that illness and has come out feeling himself again.
     But let Mr. WINDOM tell his own story: "I was an orphan. My father was not able to help me and my mother passed away when I was six or seven years old. From that time, it was up to me to obtain my own and subsistence and believe in what little education I could get under the limited circumstances. I was assisted in my education by friends who cared for me from time to time I went to school as much as I could in schools in my locality. I look back now and sometimes wonder just how I could work the way I did and care for what schooling I was able to get. At the age of 20, I decided that I would follow some of my friends to Central Oregon. There had been several residents of the Halsey section make the trip to Madras, Culver and Prineville in that Central Oregon section. My older brother and myself finally made up our minds to leave our homes in Linn County and reside near Culver. Before I became 21 years old, I worked on farms in that vicinity and bought and sold a few horses. I made quite a bit of side money in the horse business which was pretty good in those days. I dickered with a lot of the stock raisers here and I eventually got to be a pretty good trader. With what money I had earned, and when I became _1 years of age, I filed on a homestead near Culver. There were 160 acres in the plat. I kept to my raising of stock and planted many acres of grain. Finally I bought some more land, enough to make a 280 acre farm. A buyer came along one day and I sold out. Then I bought another farm, 340 acres. Shortly thereafter, I was married. Sadie, my wife, or rather Sarah, as she was named, had come from Linn County too, but we had never met before she came to Central Oregon. I learned that she had resided but five were six miles from my home in the valley. My wife's father was county judge of Crook county for many years. All of our children were born while we were in Central Oregon. They were a Velma, Mabel, Myrtle, Vera, Jessie and Don. Velma and Mabel are gone. Myrtle McCORD resides at Prineville and will and will visit us this week here in Goldendale. Vera STRAM lives on our old place on Crofton Prairie. Don WINDOM is still here in Goldendale. For 30 years, we lived in Central Oregon. When my health began to fail, I decided it was time to seek a new location. I went all over this part of the country seeking a spot where I could best benefit myself and bring back a lost health. We came to Goldendale and settled on a ranch in the Crofton Prairies section. Soon after that, I developed ulcers of the stomach and I underwent an operation at The Dalles. The operation kept me confined to my bed for some time, but after I regained my strength, I felt fine. I suppose that that was what the matter was, for I 'kicked' along pretty good from that time on. I went to the Prineville (Central Oregon) district where those famous vigilantes were under organization. I remember one incident very clearly. A group of men had cut a tree down and it had fallen on property which was owned by a man named Longdon. After the tree toppled over, Langdon told two men who were cutting up the huge log that they had better leave the tree as it lay, and not return it for further work.
The men disregarded the warning and came back. Langdon was near the tree with a loaded, double barreled shotgun when they started operations. He warned them again. They stayed. He shot. One shot at one, and the other at the second. Both men suffered such severe wounds that they died immediately. This man Langdon went up the Ochoco Creek to a farm where his brother lived. He later returned. As he came to his home, he stooped low to pick small gravel to toss at a window of the room in which his wife was sleeping. She asked him not to come in but to leave the country. He did not regard the request seriously. Langdon entered his home and before long, several men were in his room. A deputy sheriff was with him the men. He promised protection. Langdon went with the officer. While the two men were reclining in a room in the city - I guess it was a room, for I can't remember of there being any jail of any nature, the officer merely guarded his prisoner - several masked individuals entered and shot the prisoner. The story goes that Langdon knew what was to be done, so he just turned his head towards the wall of the cabin or room, and waited for the fatal shots. The shots came and Langdon was dead. Another example of vigilantes rule was the dragging of an individual employed by Langdon, through the town and out a mile or so to the Crooked River bridge where a noose was placed around his neck and he was kicked over the side of the bridge. Some say that the unfortunate man was dead before they hanged him due to the severe ride behind the saddle horse. As to that, I cannot say. The employee had come to town, on a Saturday night, and in celebrating took off his hat and swung it kept carelessly over his head, shouting 'hurray for Langdon.' I know that a little after the activities of the vigilantes became acute and several men had been killed for small misdemeanors, an organization known as the 'Moonshiners' was formed. These moonshiners consisted of farmers who had not like the way the vigilantes handled the situation. In due time in the vigilantes were put out of business. I know that the vigilantes were supposed to be organized for the sacred keeping of good law and order but there was always some question as to their intent. Sometimes where actions were severely criticized and there seemed at times, an opinion that the vigilantes were organized for their own good and no one else's. As to the real purpose of the organization, I cannot say. I took no part in the activities and did not express any opinions after I saw what happened to some of the men who did. Well, that will probably give you enough to write about. Of course, there are many other stories. I realize that your space is somewhat limited and I only gave you a few of the high points. As to my residence here in the valley, I can surely say that this is the cream of the country in which I have lived. On the farm which I operated for many years in this locality, I was fairly successful. While I was not able to lay up any great amount of money or accumulate a great amount of wealth, the soil was always pretty good to me, and best of all I was able to regain most of that health that I had lost when I resided in other parts of the northwest. It was not long ago that I traded my farm in Crofton Prairie to my son-in-law for Goldendale property. I knew that I was getting to the place where I couldn't operate the farm myself and I didn't like to sell the farm at a discount because I felt like my farm was worth more than the going price at the time so I thought the best way for me to do would be to let my daughter and husband have it. There are many acres of excellent alfalfa farmland on the farm and the cattle do fine. The milk and cream is also marketed locally. I merely 'loaf' around town of most of the time. You must remember that I'm not as young as I used to be.
Although Mr. WINDOM is 71 years old, the gray hairs of his head, do not indicate his age. He is one of the few men who has not become bald in later years and his hair is nearly as black as it was 50 years ago. The gray is scarce. He walks with a sprightly spring in his gait and he would lead one to believe that he is at least 15 years younger. © Jeffrey L. Elmer.⁸
     Jesse died on 2 November 1937 in Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington, at age 74.²