Charles Carroll Coe (1834 - 1872)

Born 24 Dec 1834 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York

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Died 24 Dec 1872 at age 38 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon

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Biography

Charles was born in Nunda, New York, in 1834. He was the son of Nathaniel Coe and Mary White. He was of frail physique and in early manhood was threatened with blindness. After he moved to Oregon his health was greatly improved and he filled an important place as general of the farm, but nothing strenuous was expected of him. He took a claim two miles south of his father's land and gave it the name of "Carol Glen." A small stream flowed through the land, becoming a deep ravine near its mouth. In this ravine beautiful cedars grew in abundance, which were made into rails with which the Coe farm was fenced. Also shingles were made for their buildings and for the use of other pioneers. From this fact the name of "Rail Gulch" was in common usage. Charles Coe never proved up on his claim and it became state land, which was purchased by T.R. Coon in 1880 and the creek named Cedar Glen. After the Indian massacre at the Cascades, a blockhouse was built on the north bank near the Joslyn property, and an Indian Agent, Townsend, was given charge with Charles Coe as assistant. He and his mother united with the Baptist Church at The Dalles when it was first organized. He observed Saturday as the Sabbath, and resigned his position as postmaster when Saturday became "Mail Day" for Hood River. Although weak in body he was strong in spirit and of a deep religious nature and a comfort and dependence to his parents. After the death of his father in 1868, Eugene and Henry moved away and the entire responsibility of the farm came upon him, but there was no slacking of farm industry. Seed time and harvest brought its added labor and reward and the "Coe Farm" continued to rank among the best in Oregon. He passed away in 1872. His mother wrote "My hears beloved has left me; nothing can fill the void."

Sources

• Obituary for Mary Taylor Coe, published in The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR, Sat 28 Jan 1893, pg 3. Lists children Lawrence W, Cornelia E, Charles C, Eugene F, Susan A, and Henry C. Accessed at newspapers.com
• 1850 Federal Censuslists Nathaniel C Coe, age 61, and wife Mary W, age 49, living in Nunda, Livingston County, New York. Children listed are Charles C, age 15, Eugene F, age 13, and Henry C, age 5
• 1860 Federal Census lists N Coe, age 71, and wife Mary, age 59, living in Hood River, Wasco County, Oregon. Children listed are Charles, age 25, Frank, age 23, and Henry, age 15
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 April 2021), memorial page for Charles Carroll Coe (24 Dec 1834–24 Dec 1872), Find A Grave: Memorial #58482866, citing Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon, USA ; Maintained by Jeffrey Bryant (contributor 46919897) .

Notes

• Much of the biography info comes from his FindaGrave page, cited above