| Last Name |
Sawyer |
| First Name |
James “Ed” |
| Middle Initial |
Edward |
| Born |
12 Aug 1868 in New Market, Tennessee |
| Home Addresses
(1890-1900) |
65 12th St |
| Died |
26 Dec 1950 in Camas, Clark, WA |
| Place Buried |
Washougal Memorial Cemetery in Washougal, WA |
| Spouse |
Mabel L. Campbell |
| Date of Marriage |
1 June 1898 in Salem, OR |
| Children |
Harry M, James E Sawyer |
| Dates of Employment |
1898-1900 |
| Job(s) |
Spinner, Weaver |
| Story |
Ed Sawyer worked for TKWM as a weaver and spinner from 1898-1900.
James Edward Sawyer was born on 12 August 1868 in New Market, Tennessee. His mother Sarah J. Sawyer claims to be married in the 1870 and 1880 census, but neither survey shows her husband. There is evidence that, in fact, Edward’s father left the family and was employed in Washington DC.
James Edward or “Ed” married his wife Mabel 1 June 1898 in Salem, OR and the couple lived in Salem thru 1900 while Ed worked at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. Ed had started his work for Thomas Kay at the mill in Brownsville. After the turn of the century, Ed left the mill and returned to Brownsville to go into the lumber business with his brother Samuel. He did not stay long in the lumber business, though it thrived for many years. He worked as a teamster, grocery store driver, and then eventually returned to mill work in Brownsville.
Ed and Mabel had two children, Harry and James. By the time they were in their early 20s both were working at the Brownsville Woolen Mill. Although Ed and Mabel lived in Brownsville for almost 40 years, at the time of Ed’s death they were in Camas, WA. Ed died on 26 Dec 1950 and Mabel in 1955. Both are buried in the Washougal Memorial Cemetery in Washougal, WA. |
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| References |
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| Census |
1880 Edward Sawyer (10). Born about 1870 in Tennessee. Residence in Brownsville, OR. Single son of HOH. Father and mother born in Tennessee. At School. Additional household members: Sarah J. Sawyer (49), Mattie Sawyer (26), Joseph Sawyer (23), Callie Sawyer (2), Mack Sawyer (18), Jessie Sawyer (15), Samuel Sawyer (13).
1900 Edward E Sawyer (22). Born Aug 1867 in Tennessee. Rents home at 65 12th St, Salem, OR. Married HOH. Mother and father born in Tennessee. Occupation: Weaver. Employed all year. Additional household members: Mabel Sawyer (26) (from Canada. Emigrated 1888).
1910 J E Sawyer (39). Born about 1871 in Tennessee. Main St, South Brownsville, OR. Married HOH. Mother and father born in TN. Teamster, Draying. No of weeks out of work – 0. Additional household members: Mable Sawyer (37), Harry Sawyer (1 yr 2 mo.), James Sawyer (5 mo.)
1920 Ed Sawyer (50) Born about 1870 in Tennessee. Owns home on Halsey St, Brownsville, OR. Married HOH. Mother and father born in Tennessee. Occupation: Grocery Deliveryman. Additional household members: Mabel Sawyer (35), Harry Sawyer (11), Edwin Sawyer (10).
1930 James E Sawyer (61). Born about 1869 in Tennessee. Married HOH. Owns home on Main St, Brownsville, OR. Has Radio Set. Lives on Farm. Age at First Marriage: 31. Mother and father born in Tennessee. Occupation: Farmer. Additional household members: Mabel L. (56), Harry C. Sawyer (21), James E. Sawyer (20).
1940 James E Sawyer (67) Born about 1873 in Tennessee. Married HOH. Owns home West Side of Old Main St, Brownsville, OR. Occupation: Weaver. Worked 46 weeks. School 8th Grade. Additional household members: Mabel L. Sawyer (66) |
| Find a Grave |
James Edwin Sawyer. Birth: 1868 in Tennessee. Death: 26 Dec 1950 at Camas, WA. Burial: Washougal Memorial Cemetery, Washougal, WA. Spouse: Mabel L. Sawyer. Memorial ID: 18191568
Mabel L. [Campbell] Sawyer Birth: 1873 in Canada. Death: 8 Feb 1955 in Vancouver, WA. Burial: Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Washougal, WA. Spouse: James Edwin Sawyer. Memorial ID: 53926803 |
| Newspapers.com
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Oregon Statesman 8 Jan 1907 p 2 Edward Sawyer and wife returned to Brownsville last evening after a visit with friends here. Mr. Sawyer was at one time head spinner at the Kay woolen mills but is now engaged in the lumber business. |
| Marion County, OR Marriage Records |
SAWYER – CAMPBELL J.E. Sawyer, over 21, & Mabel Campbell, over 18, married 1 Jun 1898 at house of Richard Campbell by Walter Reynolds, M.G. Aff: G.W. Harris. Wit: R.H. Coshow & A.M. Patrick. #5491 pg. 175 |
| Washington State Death Records |
James Edwin Sawyer. Born: 12 Aug 1868 in New Market, Tennessee. Died: 26 Dec 1950 in Camas, Clark, Washington. Age: 82. Usual occupation: Weaver in Woolen Mill. |
| WHC Materials |
M3 2007-010-0012 Photo
M3 1972-023-0003 Photo
X2013.017.0002 Photo |
