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- Biography of John C. Epperson 1848-1926
EPPERSON, John C., was born in Monroe Co., Iowa., Dec. 14, 1848 andarrived in Oregon in Sept, 1868, then came to Coos Co. in September,1869.
He first settled on Catching slough.
In 1878 he moved to Douglas Co., then to Eastern Washington, then toPuget sound, then to Coos Co. in 1883 and has resided there since.
His wife's maiden name was Mary D. Winningham, born in Clackamas Co.,Or., Nov. 14, 1863.
Their children are Rolen C., age 14; Charles E., 12; Cora K., 10; MedaM., 9; John P., 8; Sallie A., 5; Alton R., 4. He is a farmer.
Pioneer History of Coos and Curry Counties, Or. Heroic Deeds andThrilling Adventures of the Early Settlers Published under theAuspices of the Pioneer and Historical Association of Coos Co. OrvilDodge, Historian Salem Oregon Capitol Printing
Published 1898 Coos County, Oregon
Pioneers and Incidents of the Upper Coquille Valley" by Alice H.Woosdrid ge page 169--John Corbin Epperson, for more than 50 years aresident of this section died Saturday at his home at Coburg, Oreg on,age 78 years. He was born in Monroe, Iowa, Dec 14,
1848 and came west with his parents in 1859 settling-first inCaliforni a. In 1868 the family came to Oregon, settling in Douglas
Co.,, came to Coos Co., a few years later. He married in 1883 to MaryD. W inningham and to them was born 10 children.
Survivors are: R.C. of Powers; Cora K. Harrington, Coburg, Oregon;Mrs. L. A. Hufford of Riverton, Oregon; J.P. of Myrtle Point; Mrs.
Anna Atturbury of Alameda, California; R.A. and W.M. of Myrtle Point;M. A. of Powers; Mrs. Myrtle Gibson of Ferndale, California.
Buried at Myrtle Point.--Southern Coos Co., American Mar 25, 1926
"History of Coos and Curry Co.," by Orville Dodge
John C. Epperson was born in Monroe Co., Iowa 14 Dec 1848 and arrived in Oregon Sep 1868, the came to Coos C., in Sep 1869. He first settled on aching Slough. In 1878 he moved to Douglas county, then to eastern Washington, then to Puget Sound, the to Coos C., in 1883 and has resided there since. His wife's maiden name was Mary D. Winningham, born in Clackamas, Oregon 14 Nov 1863. Their children are Rolen C., age 14; Charles E., age 12; Cora K., age 10; Meda M., age 9; John P., age 8; Sallie A., age 5; Alton R., age 4. He is a farmer.~~~~
Eugene Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane Coos County, Oregon
Saturday, March 20, 1926
JOHN EPPERSON DIES AT COBURG
John C. Epperson died at his home near Coburg this morning at the age of 79 years. He is survived by his widow, five sons, Rolland and Milton, Powers; John, Ray and Wayne, of Myrtle Point; and three daughters, Mrs. L.A. Hufford, Riverton; Mrs. Joe Gibson, Ferndale, Calif., Mrs. Wesley Atterbury, Almaden, Calif., and Mrs. H.G. Harrington of Coburg.
Mr. Epperson came west in 1859, settling in Nevada. In 1860 he moved to California and in 1862 he came to Oregon settling in Coos County. After living in that district for 50 years he came to Lane County four years ago. He was a member of the Masonic lodge.
His remains will be taken to Myrtle Point for interment. Arrangements are being made by the Veatch chapel.~~~
Southern Coos County American newspaper
Myrtle Point, Coos County, Oregon
Thursday, March 25, 1926
~~~PIONEER OF COUNTY 50 YEARS GOES TO REWARD~~
~~~JOHN CORBIN EPPERSON DIED AT FAMILY HOME AT COBURD LAST SATURDAY~~
~~BODY WAS BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL~~
~~BORN IN MONROE COUNTY, IOWA, TAKING UP RESIDENCE IN COOS COUNTY OVER HALF CENTURY AGO~~
John C. Epperson, for more than fifty years a resident of this section, died Saturday morning at his home at Coburd (sh/be Coburg), Oregon, aged 78 years. Several years ago Mr. Epperson submitted to an operation for bladder trouble, and he never recovered his former health. Four years ago the family moved to Coburd to be near a daughter. The body was brought to Myrtle Point, arriving Sunday afternoon over the Southern Pacific, accompanied by Mrs. Epperson and sons Ray A. And J.P. Epperson. Funeral was Monday afternoon at the Schroeder chapel, Rev. Chas. Barklow officiating and burial was in Myrtle Point cemetery.
FATHER OF TEN CHILDREN
John Corbin Epperson was born in Monroe county, Iowa, December 14, 1848, and came west with his parents in 1859, settling first in California. In 1868 the family came to Oregon, taking up their home in Douglas county, coming to Coos county a few years later. He was married in 1883 to Mary D. Winningham and to the union ten children were born. Those surviving are: R.C. of Powers, Oregon; Cora K. Harrington, Coburd; Mrs. L.A. Hufford, Riverton; J.P. of Myrtle Point; Mrs. Anna Atturbury, Alameda, California; R.A. and W.N. of Myrtle Point; M.A. of Powers; Mrs. Myrtle Gibson of Ferndale, California.~~~~~~~~~
"Pioneers and Incidents of the Upper Valley," by Alice H. Woodsridge, page 169
John Corbin Epperson, for more than fifty years a resident of this section died Saturday at his home at Coburg, Oregon, age 78 years. He was born in Monroe, Iowa, Dec. 14, 1848 and came west with his parents in 1859 settling first in California. In 1868 the family came to Oregon, settling in Douglas county and came to Coos county as few years later. He married in 1883 to Mary D. Winningham and to them was born 10 [12] children. Survivors are: R.C. of Powers, Cora K. Harrington, Coburg, Oregon; Mrs. L.A. Hufford of Riverton, Oregon, J. P. of Myrtle Point; Mrs. Mrs. Anna Atturbury of Alameda, California; R.A. and W.M. of Myrtle Point; M.A. of Powers, Mrs. Myrtle Gibson of Ferndale, California. Buried at Myrtle Point.
--South Coos C., American Mar 25, 1926~~~~
Oregon State Death Certificate #145 states that John Epperson died of uremia intoxication due to an old operation on his bladder that never healed. Contributory prostate disease. John Epperson and his second wife, Effie Epperson, lived at Motor Route "B" in Eugene, Oregon for 3 years. Informant was Mrs. Effie L. Epperson of the same address. Birthplace was listed as Marion county, Iowa; parents were Ira Epperson and Nancy Bailey. Occupation was farmer.
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