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James John

Born: 1809
Where: USA
Died: 1886
Where: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

James John is the founding father of St. Johns the small city that was located on his Land Claim property in North Portland. He donated the land that houses the elementary school (James John) named after him, and also the Library across the street. He and his wife died childless, so it was his hope that all children would benefit. Portland the city eventually annexed St. John's abt. 1936 but today many of the businesses still have the name sake in their titles, and the school and library still remain a testament of his love of children and education.

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February 15, 2008:
Informal work party on Feb. 18th

December 7, 2007:
Looking for new groundskeeper, sexton

August 30, 2007:
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April 6, 2007:
Gate open on Easter, and other announcements

March 31, 2007:
Clean Up Day - April 22nd

July 19 2006:
Grounds keeper's new phone number

July 8 2006:
Cemetery maintenance

May 26 2006:
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severe vandalism: broken and/or stolen stones, more

I-5 highway expansion at or near cemetery

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