This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jeffrey_Elmer Surnames: JEWETT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/13756.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Is the following Dr. George Jewett, and who you mention in your query the same person? If so, I am hoping to obtain a photograph of George. He served as mayor of White Salmon, Klickitat Co., WA., and the Gorge Heriage Museum, in Bingen, WA. is compiling information about the Mayors, and would like more information about him. --------------------- The History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1928, pages 526-527 DR. GEORGE F. JEWETT, of White Salmon, Washington, stands in the front rank of the medical men of his section of the Columbia River valley and his splendid success in both professional and business affairs is evidence of his attainments, his sound judgment and his thorough accomplishment of whatever he undertakes. He was born in Dublin, Franklin county, Ohio, on the 17th of March, 1857, and is a son of Dr. William Henry and Lucy E. (Schnauffer) Jewett, the former having been born in Franklin county, Ohio, and the latter in Virginia. His father was a graduate of the Cincinnati Medical College and was a successful practitioner in central Ohio during all of his active years, his death occurring in Columbus, that state, in 1915. His wife died in 1917. They became the parents of ten children, namely: Mary Eliza, deceased; George F.; Laura E., deceased; Flora E. and Sarah A., who live in Indiana; Charles E., who is a practicing physician in Franklin county, Ohio; Kate E., who was a college graduate and a school teacher and is now deceased; Dimpie and Leslie, who are deceased; and Fred, who lives in Columbus, Ohio. All of these children received good educations. William H. Jewett was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Company C, One Hundred Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he rose to the rank of captain, later also serving in the hospital corps. During the battle of Chickamauga, an orderly instructed him to get his company to a certain exposed point. Getting his color bearer beside him, they successfully reached their objective, with the enemy's bullets flying around and over them, but came through unscathed. Dr. Jewett was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Independent Order of ! Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic. George F. Jewett received his preliminary education in the public schools and an academy in his native state, and then matriculated in the medical school of Ohio State University, from which he was graduated, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, in 1882. He was president of his class and on graduation was offered a chair in the university, which he accepted and held for one year, when, desiring to engage in the active practice of his profession, he resigned and opened an office at Hilliard, Ohio, where he remained for six years, after which he was at West Jefferson, Ohio, for eleven years. Later he practiced medicine at Forman, North Dakota, and Britton, South Dakota, until 1906, when he came to White Salmon, Washington, and bought fifteen acres of land within the city limits, of which he planted ten acres to cherries, which are now in fine bearing. He also took up a homestead of one hundred and twelve acres, twelve miles northeast of White Salmon, where he built a house a! nd barn. He lived there about one year, proved up on the land and still owns the place, which is well watered and has been developed into a fine stock ranch. In the operation of his cherry orchard, the Doctor has developed a system of packing his fruit which has been adopted by all the growers in this district. He ships to all the principal cities on the coast and as far east as New York city, his fruit commanding the highest market price because of its superior quality and the splendid condition in which it reaches the consumer. Dr. Jewett has been married twice, first, in 1885, to Miss Ida M. Forshay, who was born and reared in Ohio, and to them were born four children, namely: Una, who is the wife of J. C. Baker, of Ohio, and they have one child; Ethel, who is married and lives in Columbus, Ohio; Gladys and Donna. In June, 1903, the Doctor was married to Miss Pearl Timms, who was born at Hillsdale, Michigan, and they have a son, Edward, who is a senior in the Benson high school, in Portland, Oregon. The Doctor is a member of White Salmon Lodge, No. 163, A. F. & A. M., at White Salmon; the Order of the Eastern Star, of which he has twice been worthy patron; and the Grange. He has been actively interested in local public affairs and has served on the city council and as mayor of White Salmon, lending his aid and influence always for the advancement and betterment of the community. He is a socialist in his political alignment, is broad in his views and adheres to the Golden Rule as the guide to his c! onduct. Mrs. Jewett is a member and past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. During a period of five years, from 1916 to 1921, Dr. Jewett served as colony physician at Newllano, Louisiana, where a successful cooperative colony has existed, for some time. He has adhered closely to the highest ideals in every relation of life, has rendered splendid professional service to his community and the success which has crowned his life work has been well merited, while throughout the community in which he lives he has a host of loyal and admiring friends. -------------------- The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., September 27, 1946, page 5 GEORGE FRANKLIN JEWETT Funeral services were held Sunday, September 22, at Gardner's Chapel in White Salmon for Dr. George Franklin Jewett, with the Masonic Lodge in charge. Dr. Jewett was born on March 17, 1857, at Dublin, Ohio, and passed away at the home of his son Ed Jewett in Portland, Oregon, on September 20, 1946. He came to White Salmon in April 1906 and left in June 1943 and lived with his daughter Mrs. Ethel Eberhard in Columbus, O., until his return to the home of his son Ed Jewett in July 1946. He was engaged in growing cherries while here, planting and developing an orchard in the city limits. He served as mayor of White Salmon. Before coming here he practiced medicine in Ohio, North and South Dakota. Dr. Jewett was a member of the White Salmon Masonic Lodge and of the Mt. View Grange of White Salmon. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Scholler, Mrs. Ethel Eberhard and Donna Jewett all of Columbus, Ohio, one son Ed Jewett of Portland, and a brother, Fred Jewett of Worthington, Ohio. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Masons and the friends who expressed their sympathy, and also for the floral offerings on the death of Dr. G. F. Jewett. Ed Jewett, Claire Jewett, W. I. Timms. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.