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Harry Darby Huntington

Birth	:	12 Sep 1811 Monroe County, New York, USA
Death	:	28 Aug 1882 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Catlin Cemetery, Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.1507550, -122.9180490
Plot	:	174, map location EE-120
Description	:	Harry "Darby" Huntington was one of eight children born to Chandler and Anna Wallis Huntington. He first married Zervia Klinck on Jan 26, 1834 in Shelby County, Indiana. Together they had six children: Eunice Marion Huntington married Henry Winsor Hannah Curtis Huntington died in Indiana Edwin Ruthven married Antoinette Baker (Mercer Girl) Ruth Elvira Huntington married George Washington Thayer Lucia Almire Huntington Zervia Emeline married Andrew Mabie Zervia died July 25, 1846 in Indiana. On March 4, 1848 in Shelby County, Indiana, Darby married Rebecca Jane Williams Headly. Together Rebecca and Harry Darby had at least eleven children: Chandler married Georgia Robie Unnamed Son William "Nelson" married... Read More	Harry "Darby" Huntington was one of eight children born to Chandler and Anna Wallis Huntington. He first married Zervia Klinck on Jan 26, 1834 in Shelby County, Indiana. Together they had six children: Eunice Marion Huntington married Henry Winsor Hannah Curtis Huntington died in Indiana Edwin Ruthven married Antoinette Baker (Mercer Girl) Ruth Elvira Huntington married George Washington Thayer Lucia Almire Huntington Zervia Emeline married Andrew Mabie Zervia died July 25, 1846 in Indiana. On March 4, 1848 in Shelby County, Indiana, Darby married Rebecca Jane Williams Headly. Together Rebecca and Harry Darby had at least eleven children: Chandler married Georgia Robie Unnamed Son William "Nelson" married Emma Horning Alice Medora never married Ella married William McKean Anna "Annie" married George Walker John became a medical doctor Elmer Ellsworth married Mary Elizabeth Holman Spencer married Effie Bierly Amelia died as a baby Wallace married Anna Fouts Mr. Huntington and family settled on a donation land claim of 640 acres in Cowlitz County, WA. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Darby, his second wife, Rebecca, and their children left Indiana headed west in a covered wagon in March or April of 1848. (Four Huntington cousins, all brothers, James, William, Benjamin and Jacob followed Darby in 1852.) Between November 1848 - April 1849 they lived on the banks of the Columbia Slough, across the river from Ft. Vancouver. That spring they went to Oregon City, Oregon, but they didn't stay there long. Harry "Uncle Darby" Huntington staked a claim at the mouth of the Cowlitz River (Oregon Territory) in the fall of 1849. He established the town of Monticello where he ran a store, hotel, farm and transport business on the river. He hosted the "Monticello Convention" of 1852. Following the meeting, a request was made of the U.S. Congress to form a separate Washington Territory out of the northern part of the Oregon Territory. By March 3, 1853 the territory north of the Columbia River became the Territory of Washington. Darby was a member of the first Territorial Legislature for Washington which met in Olympia in 1854. Monticello became the first county seat of Cowlitz County. (Very convenient for Darby.) Darby put up the largest amount of money used to build the first road from Monticello to Arkansas Valley, a distance of about 12 miles. The road followed the west side of the river valley, going through what is now Lexington. It went through his cousin, Jacob Huntington's, farm, up over Sandy Bend hill and then down into Arkansas Valley. At first, it wasn't much more than a "bridle path", but if one persevered, a wagon could get through. Ultimately it reached Cowlitz Landing (present day Toledo). In 1858, along with Charles Holman, Darby established regular service between Monticello and Portland with the Steamer, "Cowlitz". It made two trips a week. Monticello was the county seat for 11 years, but then on Dec. 15-16, 1867 the Cowlitz River flooded terribly. The banks of the river caved in and that was the end of Monticello. In spite of the flood, the 1870 Census shows that Darby still owned property worth $30,000. This was a huge amount for that day and age. His occupation was listed as "Farmer".

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Harry Darby Huntington's memorial?
Harry Darby Huntington's memorial is located at: Catlin Cemetery, Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA.
When did Harry Darby Huntington death?
Harry Darby Huntington death on 28 Aug 1882 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harry Darby Huntington's memorial?
Latitude: 46.1507550
Longitude: -122.9180490

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rebecca Jane Williams Huntington

(1824 - 1894)

Siblings

Chandler Robinson Huntington

(1817 - 1901)

Children

Edwin R. Huntington

(1839 - 1925)

Ruth Elvira Huntington Thayer

(1841 - 1872)

Lucia Almira Huntington

(1844 - 1849)

Emeline Zervia Huntington Mabie

(1846 - 1872)

Infant Son Huntington

(1851 - 1851)

William Nelson Huntington

(1852 - 1908)

Alice Medora Huntington

(1854 - 1913)

Ella Huntington McKean

(1855 - 1882)

John Huntington

(1860 - 1918)

Spencer Huntington

(1864 - 1925)

Amelia Huntington

(1866 - 1867)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Catlin Cemetery
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1507550, -122.9180490

2. Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1530210, -122.8955570

3. Green Hills Memorial Gardens
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1632990, -122.8869860

4. Abel Ostrander Grave
Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1983320, -122.8979930

5. Coffin Rock Burial Ground
Longview, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1284000, -122.9890000

6. Stockport Cemetery
Pleasant Hill, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2120650, -122.8992730

7. Dibblee House Burial Ground
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0887130, -122.9331040

8. Schoolmasters Grave
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0899200, -122.9423800

9. Seeborg Cemetery
Longview, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2113000, -122.9625000

10. Mount Solo Cemetery
Longview, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1566153, -123.0178058

11. Longview Memorial Park
Longview, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1610985, -123.0203018

12. Knights of Pythias Cemetery
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0786018, -122.9289017

13. Rose Valley Cemetery
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0964012, -122.8452988

14. Green Mountain Cemetery
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0982890, -122.9944330

15. Hudson Cemetery
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0982560, -122.9967880

16. Gilbreath-Moeck Grave
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0868480, -122.9819160

17. Woodbine Cemetery
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0825540, -122.9979860

18. Smith-Tucker Cemetery
Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2398730, -122.8872470

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0536003, -122.8305969

20. Prescott Cemetery
Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0332985, -122.8930969

21. Welter Family Cemetery
Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0327000, -122.8935000

22. Jackson Cemetery
Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2694016, -122.9377975

23. Mayger Downing Cemetery
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1581001, -123.0924988

24. Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery
Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2736015, -122.9242020