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Item Brief sketch of the A. D. Eglin family.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-07-08) Stephenson, George"Whenever the name 'Tampico' is mentioned in the presence of pioneers - at once their minds recall that grand old pioneer familiarly known as 'Uncle Abe Eglin.' A. D. Eglin was born in Woodstock Canada of American parentage in 1834 - When only a mere youth he crossed the plains by ox team in 1854." Application for motor vehicle license on other side of each sheet.Item Celebration of the Golden Jubilee and Stephenson family history.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-06-03) Stephenson, George"We arrived in 'Old Town' August 1879 Father preceeded us 2 years. He operated the old 'Grist Mill' at Old Town. We came from Ft. Scott Kansas to Portland Ore -- Mother and five of us children up the Columbia to the boat 'Daisy Ainsworth' to the Dalles -- Then a stage driver by the name of Jim Ogden (Brother in law of the late Frank Bartholet) brought us from the Dalles to Old Town in one of those pioneer stage coaches."Item Charles Thomas Anderson history, and list of pupils from the Tampico neighborhood.(UNPUBLISHED, 19uu) Stephenson, George"Here is a short sketch of one of the early pioneers of the Tampico neighborhood. I taught there in 1899 and know every one of them. Especially would urge you to give publicity to the list of pupils. Most of them are residents of the Valley and will recall with pleasure the old building." Written on back side of "Grain transfer field to warehouse (elevator) Idaho, Oregon, Washington," and dockets.Item Dunn children descendants.(UNPUBLISHED, 19uu) Stephenson, George"These children now have grandchildren and all will be pleased to see their name in the paper."Item The Gervais brothers -- builders of the old town.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-03-29) Stephenson, George"Peter and George attended school in New York but Andrew was denied that privilege. In due course of time these boys drifted westward. Andrew was the first to reach the Yakima Valley in the late '60's."Item The history of Joseph Monroe Stout.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-04-13) Stephenson, George"For three years they battled the pioneer life in California then in 1878 they sailed up the coast from San Francisco to Portland. From Portland they headed for the wonderful Yakima Valley. Leaving Portland by the steamer 'Daisy Ainsworth' they reached the Dalles then by wagon to Yakima City." Reverse of first sheet is an 'Albers Bros. Milling Co.' form.Item Matthias Stanton memorial.(UNPUBLISHED, 1936-04-23) Stephenson, George; Greenwalt, Mary E."At a regular meeting of our Yakima Historical Society held in I.O.O.F. hall, Yakima, Sunday April 19, 1936, the following resolution was passed and a copy ordered sent to the loved ones and a copy spread on our minutes."Item Pat Donnelly - pioneer of Cowiche.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-04-29) Stephenson, George"Mr. Donnelly accumulated a large band of sheep and in 1887 moved them to the Yakima Valley. He settled about one mile east of the present city of Tieton. He first bought a section of land and as he flocks of sheep increased he enlarged his acreage until he owned about 1300 acres." Each sheet written on back side of "cancellation notice for non-payment of premium."Item "Pioneer merchants of Old Town."(UNPUBLISHED, 1937-02-19) Stephenson, George"Mr. Roof operated the 'Pioneer Drug Store' in Yakima for many years."Item Pioneer sketch of the Dunn family.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-04-13) Stephenson, George"Mr. Dunn was born in Scotland and at an early age came to the United States. The Civil War afforded him a place to lead a company of Union Soldiers and soon he was made a captain. He served with honor and distinction throughout the war and laid down his arms at Appomattox Court House."Item Question to Waters.(UNPUBLISHED, 19uu) Stephenson, George"What was wrong with that story about the McGlochlin family?" Printed on back side of "Grain transfer field to warehouse (elevator) Idaho, Oregon, Washington)" form.Item Tigard family history.(UNPUBLISHED, 1935-05) Stephenson, George"In 1871 they came to the Yakima Valley and settled in the Naches Valley. For two years they lived there then they moved to the Cowiche and lived there until Mr. Tigard's death in 1898. The place is now known as the 'Huntington Place'. Mr. Tigard was an active progressive farmer and devoted his time to improving his farm and making his crops and herds as outstanding ones."