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 Virginia Bird of Ashland, OR is the winner! John Gaffney is the answer for Week 309 of Orofino History Trivia a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Join in the discovery! Monday: Born east of Pierce Tuesday: Educated in schools his father helped establish Wednesday: Had three brothers Thursday: Filed on a homestead near Weippe Friday: Owned the Pioneer Hotel in Pierce in the early 1900s Saturday: Like many of his day, he did some mining. Monday: Was involved in politics of the time as a Democrat Tuesday: Owned four mining claims south of Pierce Wednesday: Died March 8, 1935, according to his headstone John Gaffney was born in Barclay's Gulch east of Pierce on Nov. 19, 1868. His parents were Patrick and Bridget Gaffney who were natives of Ireland. He was educated in Pierce schools that his father helped to establish. He had three brothers, Frank, William and Robert and one sister, Mary. He filed on a homestead near Weippe which he had in hay and timber in the early 1900s. He along with partners owned the Ozark group of four mining claims which also had a mill and employed a number of people. In addition he owned 80 acres in Pierce on which stood the Pioneer Hotel. He was a staunch Democrat and was often found at conventions and acting as a committeeman for his precinct. On Jan. 2, 1893, he and his wife Dora were married. They had two children. He died March 8, 1935 and was buried in the Pierce Cemetery. Sponsored by:
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