About Lewis Southworth
Lived 1830 – 1917 (aged 86). Lewis Southworth was an American violinist, land owner, business executive, sailor, farmworker and blacksmith.
Later life Lewis Southworth returned to Oregon, and by 1870 he was running a livery stable in Buena Vista and working as a blacksmith.
After Cooper died in 1901, In 1913 he married his second wife, Josephine Jackson.
In 2021 it was announced that a 12-acre park in Waldport would be named in Southworth's honor. A bronze sculpture of Southworth will be at the entrance of the park.
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Who was Lewis Southworth?
American pioneer (1830–1917)
When was Lewis Southworth born?
Lewis Southworth was born on 4 July 1830 in Tennessee.
When did Lewis Southworth die?
Lewis Southworth died on 28 June 1917 in Corvallis.
What was Lewis Southworth's occupation?
Lewis Southworth was a violinist, land owner, business executive, sailor, farmworker and blacksmith.
What nationality was Lewis Southworth?
Lewis Southworth was American.
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