James Jory Sr. Pioneer of 1847 compiled by ... - Oregon Pioneers

who is in business with his father; Oscar, who died in infancy; and Alfred and Ralph,deceased. The two last named were drowned in the Willamette river.In politics Mr. Jory gives his support to the prohibition party during his later years butin early life was a republican. He served as justice of the peace for four years. He was amember of the Good Templars and held membership in the Methodist church of Salem,to which his wife also belongs. Because of his long residence in Oregon he witnessedmuch of the growth and up building of Salem and this part of the state. His closeapplication in business and his excellent management brought him a good competence,and he was thus able to leave his family in comfortable circumstances.” [CentennialHistory of Oregon by Joseph Gaston Vol III p.406-409]“JORY, HUGH S.--Born in St. Johns, New Brunswick, in November, 1833; presentresidence, South Salem. Occupation, wagon and carriage maker. Married in 1857 to MissMary Budd, who came to Oregon in that year. Their children were Charles, Oliver, Allie,and Ralph. The two latter were drowned in the Willamette in 1879.” [History of theWillamette Valley by Herbert O. Lang p.678]“DIES AT SOUTH SALEM HOME--Early Oregon Pioneer Goes to Reward after Longand Useful Life--H. S. Jory Passes Away After Several Months Illness--Was WellKnown--Hugh Steven Jory died at his home on South commercial street yesterday at theage of 78 years, after an illness that had gradually enfeebled him for several months past.Mr. Jory was one of the early pioneers of Oregon, coming to this state in 1847. He wasborn at St. Johns, New Brunswick, November 28, 1833, and in 1853 was married to MissMary Budd, who survives him. He was one of six brothers to come west and one of threeto marry three sisters, the Budd girls. Two of his brothers survive him--Thomas Jory, 87years of age, who lives in South Salem, and William Jory, age 82 years, of the Red Hills.Two children also survive him, Charles of Stockton, California, and Oliver of this city.Two children, Allie and Ralph, were drowned in the Willamette river in 1879. He was amember of the Good Templars and was once active in the Grange. Four years ago heretired from active mechanical labor, but was still a busy man until he began to sufferfrom stomach trouble a few months ago. His son, Charles Jory, is expected fromCalifornia for the funeral, which will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Leslie Methodistchurch in South Salem. The services will be conducted by Rev. W. S. Gordon ofWoodburn, who was a former pastor at the Leslie church. Interment will be in theI.O.O.F. cemetery.” [Weekly Oregon Statesman, 5 Jan 1912 1:4]Children of Hugh Jory and Mary Budd:i. Charles Joryb. 15 Sep 1858 Salem, Marion Co, ORd. 10 Nov 1938 Lyons, Linn Co, ORCharles Jory b: 15 SEP 1858 in Salem Oregon & d. Nov. 10, 1938 in Lyons, OR.Living with parents in 1880, Blacksmith living in Stockton CA in 1912. Hemarried to Sarah Evaline Patterson on Nov. 14, 1881. Sarah was b. in Illinois &d. May 11, 1913 & buried at Lyons, Linn Co., OR. She came to Oregon in 1877.