The town of Canby is located along the North Willamette Valley of Clackamas County, Oregon. By 1838, James Baker, one of the earliest white settlers in Oregon, came to Canby with a cattle drive from California. Soon he and other settlers were farming on the rich soil. Joseph Knight and four sons moved to the area in 1868. They were active in early Canby development starting many local businesses and setting the framework for a future town. Major General Edward R. S. Canby, hero of the Civil and Indian Wars, had arrived in Oregon in February 1893, to take up command of the U. S. Army's Department of the Columbia. The new town was given this brave man's name by his good friend, Ben Holladay, chief the Oregon and California Railroad. Canby was incorporated on February 15, 1893, making it the second oldest city in Clackamas County.
Rebecca Harrison and Daniel Cowan are best known for their recent book, Portland’s Maritime History that Arcadia Publishing released in January of 2014. Rebecca travels the world for her writing projects while her husband, Daniel is the editor and provides technical support for her books, so they become fascinating reads.
Rebecca Harrison and Daniel Cowan are best known for their recent book, Portland’s Maritime History that Arcadia Publishing released in January of 2014. Rebecca travels the world for her writing projects while her husband, Daniel is the editor and provides technical support for her books, so they become fascinating reads.
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