Richard Stewart Irwin and wife Louisa Kompp came to Oregon in 1850. He either opened a store or worked in a store in Portland that fall and winter, then went on to Benton Co and filed a Donation Land Claim. Does anyone know about records that might pertain to that Portland store? Old newspapers? License? Land records? Thanks for any tips/hints. Diane W --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.343 / Virus Database: 190 - Release Date: 3/22/02