Transcription from back: “Alvin T. Smith was born in Connecticut in 1800; removed to Illinois in 1840; married that year; went to Whitman Mission for the winter of 1840-41; went to Forest Grove in 1841; followed farming; Congregationalist; postmaster at West Tualatin, 1851-3, afterwards Forest Grove; died, 1885--hence 85 years old; Was at Champoeg May 2, 1843.”
Transcription from back: “Smith, Mrs. Hiram (Hannah M.----) Pioneer of 1851. Known as a very benevolent woman. By will she left fund for constructing a Presbyterian Church at Fairview a few miles east of Portland, which is known as the Hannah M. Smith Memorial Church. Presented by Mrs. S. C. Dyer, Salem. Rec. No. 270.”
Vaughan's First Premium Photograph Gallery (San Francisco, Calif.)
Transcription from back: “Smith, Hiram. Born in New York State. After reaching his majority he went to Ohio. Organized three expeditions to Oregon, in 18451 1851, 1863. The one in 1863 was to aid immigrants. His home was on 12th St. near Washington. He died in San Francisco, Jan 17, 1870. Presented by Mrs. S. C. Dyer, Salem. Rec. No. 270.”
Vaughan's First Premium Photograph Gallery (San Francisco, Calif.)
Transcription from back: “Diminished copy of a photograph taken 1869. Wm. Sidney Smith was at the time 73 years. To Rev. and Mrs. Lee from their friend Eleanor June Smith. June 1882.”
