Louis Southworth 1828-1917

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Brought to Oregon as a slave in 1853, he remarkably bought his own freedom by playing the fiddle at mining camps. He became a prosperous blacksmith and a beloved pioneer community leader in the Alsea Valley.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1828 to 1917
• Born: Jul 4, 1828, Tennessee
• Died: Jun 23, 1917, Corvallis, OR

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29