James Robert Woodcock
( May 14, 1849 - July 1, 1930 )
One of Wamic's Oldest Settlers passes at age 81 - buried at Wamic.
James Robert Woodcock died at his home at Wamic Tuesday, being 81 years of age. Funeral was held at Wamic Tuesday and it was attended by a large number of old-time friends and many relatives.
J. R. Woodcock was born in 1849 in Missouri and residede in the state until 1864, when he crossed the plaines with his parents, the family settling in the Powell Valley. More than 50 years ago he came to the Wamic section and had lived there continuously up to the time of his death.
At the age of 15 years Woodcock enlisted in the Union army, serving three months as a drummer boy and was sent home when his age was found out.
On February 1, 1871 he married Miss Nancy Miller, by whom he had 11 children, six of whom survive, they being James E., Thomas H., and William E., and three daughters, Mrs, Ethel Duncan and Mrs. Gertrude Driver of Wamic, and Thelma Steers of Harney County, as well as one sister, Mrs. Georgia Hoyt in Seattle, Washington.
The body was accomanied to the cemetery by a large number of friends and neighbors of Wamic as well as many from Maupin, The Dalles and other places. Six nephews, James and Cecil Woodcock and Don Miller of Maupin, Frank Zumwalt of sisters, S. E. Roberts of Bend, and Emmett Zumwalt of the home town, acted as pallbearers. No services were held either at the church or at the residence. At the grave T. Leland Brown, a close friend and decendant, made a few remarks, touching upon the many good deeds of the departed and of his great friendship for all.
"James R. Woodcock was a man among men. Ever ready with advice and help he was looked upon as an authority on matters connected with the Wamic section. He made a farm out of the wilderness, raised a family, each member of which is a credit to the parents and their community. His passing closes a life that was filled with God and his family and friends will miss him as one who aimed for the best for his community and all its people." (end quote )
J.R. Woodcock came to Oregon in 1864 and lived in the Wamic area for 57 years when he passed away.
Buried Lone Pine Cemetery, Wamic, Wasco County, Oregon.
( May 14, 1849 - July 1, 1930 )
One of Wamic's Oldest Settlers passes at age 81 - buried at Wamic.
James Robert Woodcock died at his home at Wamic Tuesday, being 81 years of age. Funeral was held at Wamic Tuesday and it was attended by a large number of old-time friends and many relatives.
J. R. Woodcock was born in 1849 in Missouri and residede in the state until 1864, when he crossed the plaines with his parents, the family settling in the Powell Valley. More than 50 years ago he came to the Wamic section and had lived there continuously up to the time of his death.
At the age of 15 years Woodcock enlisted in the Union army, serving three months as a drummer boy and was sent home when his age was found out.
On February 1, 1871 he married Miss Nancy Miller, by whom he had 11 children, six of whom survive, they being James E., Thomas H., and William E., and three daughters, Mrs, Ethel Duncan and Mrs. Gertrude Driver of Wamic, and Thelma Steers of Harney County, as well as one sister, Mrs. Georgia Hoyt in Seattle, Washington.
The body was accomanied to the cemetery by a large number of friends and neighbors of Wamic as well as many from Maupin, The Dalles and other places. Six nephews, James and Cecil Woodcock and Don Miller of Maupin, Frank Zumwalt of sisters, S. E. Roberts of Bend, and Emmett Zumwalt of the home town, acted as pallbearers. No services were held either at the church or at the residence. At the grave T. Leland Brown, a close friend and decendant, made a few remarks, touching upon the many good deeds of the departed and of his great friendship for all.
"James R. Woodcock was a man among men. Ever ready with advice and help he was looked upon as an authority on matters connected with the Wamic section. He made a farm out of the wilderness, raised a family, each member of which is a credit to the parents and their community. His passing closes a life that was filled with God and his family and friends will miss him as one who aimed for the best for his community and all its people." (end quote )
J.R. Woodcock came to Oregon in 1864 and lived in the Wamic area for 57 years when he passed away.
Buried Lone Pine Cemetery, Wamic, Wasco County, Oregon.
James Robert Woodcock
( May 14, 1849 - July 1, 1930 )
One of Wamic's Oldest Settlers passes at age 81 - buried at Wamic.
James Robert Woodcock died at his home at Wamic Tuesday, being 81 years of age. Funeral was held at Wamic Tuesday and it was attended by a large number of old-time friends and many relatives.
J. R. Woodcock was born in 1849 in Missouri and residede in the state until 1864, when he crossed the plaines with his parents, the family settling in the Powell Valley. More than 50 years ago he came to the Wamic section and had lived there continuously up to the time of his death.
At the age of 15 years Woodcock enlisted in the Union army, serving three months as a drummer boy and was sent home when his age was found out.
On February 1, 1871 he married Miss Nancy Miller, by whom he had 11 children, six of whom survive, they being James E., Thomas H., and William E., and three daughters, Mrs, Ethel Duncan and Mrs. Gertrude Driver of Wamic, and Thelma Steers of Harney County, as well as one sister, Mrs. Georgia Hoyt in Seattle, Washington.
The body was accomanied to the cemetery by a large number of friends and neighbors of Wamic as well as many from Maupin, The Dalles and other places. Six nephews, James and Cecil Woodcock and Don Miller of Maupin, Frank Zumwalt of sisters, S. E. Roberts of Bend, and Emmett Zumwalt of the home town, acted as pallbearers. No services were held either at the church or at the residence. At the grave T. Leland Brown, a close friend and decendant, made a few remarks, touching upon the many good deeds of the departed and of his great friendship for all.
"James R. Woodcock was a man among men. Ever ready with advice and help he was looked upon as an authority on matters connected with the Wamic section. He made a farm out of the wilderness, raised a family, each member of which is a credit to the parents and their community. His passing closes a life that was filled with God and his family and friends will miss him as one who aimed for the best for his community and all its people." (end quote )
J.R. Woodcock came to Oregon in 1864 and lived in the Wamic area for 57 years when he passed away.
Buried Lone Pine Cemetery, Wamic, Wasco County, Oregon.
( May 14, 1849 - July 1, 1930 )
One of Wamic's Oldest Settlers passes at age 81 - buried at Wamic.
James Robert Woodcock died at his home at Wamic Tuesday, being 81 years of age. Funeral was held at Wamic Tuesday and it was attended by a large number of old-time friends and many relatives.
J. R. Woodcock was born in 1849 in Missouri and residede in the state until 1864, when he crossed the plaines with his parents, the family settling in the Powell Valley. More than 50 years ago he came to the Wamic section and had lived there continuously up to the time of his death.
At the age of 15 years Woodcock enlisted in the Union army, serving three months as a drummer boy and was sent home when his age was found out.
On February 1, 1871 he married Miss Nancy Miller, by whom he had 11 children, six of whom survive, they being James E., Thomas H., and William E., and three daughters, Mrs, Ethel Duncan and Mrs. Gertrude Driver of Wamic, and Thelma Steers of Harney County, as well as one sister, Mrs. Georgia Hoyt in Seattle, Washington.
The body was accomanied to the cemetery by a large number of friends and neighbors of Wamic as well as many from Maupin, The Dalles and other places. Six nephews, James and Cecil Woodcock and Don Miller of Maupin, Frank Zumwalt of sisters, S. E. Roberts of Bend, and Emmett Zumwalt of the home town, acted as pallbearers. No services were held either at the church or at the residence. At the grave T. Leland Brown, a close friend and decendant, made a few remarks, touching upon the many good deeds of the departed and of his great friendship for all.
"James R. Woodcock was a man among men. Ever ready with advice and help he was looked upon as an authority on matters connected with the Wamic section. He made a farm out of the wilderness, raised a family, each member of which is a credit to the parents and their community. His passing closes a life that was filled with God and his family and friends will miss him as one who aimed for the best for his community and all its people." (end quote )
J.R. Woodcock came to Oregon in 1864 and lived in the Wamic area for 57 years when he passed away.
Buried Lone Pine Cemetery, Wamic, Wasco County, Oregon.
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