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or b: Nov 13, 1841
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Oregon, Death Index
Name: Robert F Chatfield
Event Date: 12 Jun 1916
Event Place: Portland, Oregon
Certificate Number: 1166
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Grave not found.
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The death roll from June 1, 1916, to May 31, 1917, among those in the Pacific Northwest who are recognized as pioneers by the rules of the Oregon Pioneer Association is impressive. It is probable that the list is not wholly accurate, although much effort with that end in view has been put forth by George H. Himes, secretary of the Pioneer Association. It is worth noting that of the 343 deaths reported only 52 were members of the association. “Perhaps the effort on the part of those who became members of the association to mix up with their fellow pioneers in the social amenities of life with the accompanying growth of good fellowship may have had an appreciable effect upon the duration of their lives,” said Mr. Himes in announcing the list.
CHATFIELD, Robert F., born Illinois 1842, died in Portland, June 12. 1916.
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1870 USA Federal Census
Name: R F Chatfield
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Age in 1870: 23
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Washington, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: $500
Post Office: Forest Grove
R. F. CHATFIELD, 23, farm laborer, 175, b. Illinois
Susannah, 24, keeping house, b. Wisconsin
Susan, 3, b. Oregon
Holmes, Charles, 12, at home, b. Oregon
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USA Census, 1880
Name: R F Chatfield
Event Place: Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Teaming
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Birth Year (Estimated): 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
R F Chatfield Self M 35 Illinois
A E Chatfield Wife F 21 Oregon
C A Chatfield Other M 0 Washington
District: 42 , Sheet Number and Letter: 345C , GS Film Number: 1255397 , Digital Folder Number: 004244645 , Image Number: 00159