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William Alexander Thomas "W.A.T." Bushong 1862-1939,
and Kate Carrington 1867-1945.
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Entrepreneur: Bushong Publishing Company.
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Above, Wat "Billy" at 22 years old and Kate Carrington.
For Wat's photograph with original mat, click here.
W.A.T. Bushong, on left with brother Harry Bushong on right.
 
Left, Kate and Wat on their porch at home on Franklin St. in Portland, Oregon. Right their home on Franklin St.
Bill (W.A.T.) and Kate on a Bushong family cruise in 1913, From left to right: W.A.T., leaning on a rope, his wife, Kate is on the stairs in a white shirt. Behind her, unknown, but possibly Wiley's wife, Minnie (Harris). Large gentleman in the center is brother Wiley, next is Ruth, Harry's daughter, followed by Harry "Hal" and his wife, Minnie (Hoyt). Next an unknown young man, and last, his mother, Mary Bushong (nee Williams). In front, children unknown.
 
Wat and Kate visit Havana, Cuba in 1930.
 
Left: The Bushong Building, 335 SW Stark Street, in Portland, Oregon. Just a small portion, with their sign showing. Taken 1939. On the right: Logo from William's company, the Bushong Publishing Company of Portland, Oregon. For a scan of the original letter the logo came from,
click here.
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Transcribed
W.A.T. Bushong Taken By Death
Pioneer Portland Business
Man 76 years old
W.A.T. Bushong, pioneer Portland business man and co-founder of the Bushong
Printing Company died Sunday morning at his home on 3177 North Willamette Boulevard. He was 76 years old. Death was ascribed to heart trouble. He is survived by the widow, Kate Bushong, and a brother, James.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be at the Portland Mausoleum.
1939 Oregonian Obituary |
Wat's 1939 obituary. |
The Bushong Franklin Street home, in later years.
Photos compliments of the Sheets Family website. Wat and Kate in Cuba and his obituary, uploaded by user to Ancestry.com, compliments of Linda Peacock. House, building and company logo and from the internet.
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