Pioneers Thomas Fielding Scott and James R.W. Sellwood
COLLECTION
Ben Maxwell
DESCRIPTION
Dr. Thomas Fielding Scott lived from March 12, 1807 until July 14, 1867. He was a Episcopal clergyman and the first missionary bishop of the Oregon and Washington territories. He served as rector of the Georgia parishes until 1853, when he was appointed missionary bishop of the newly created Pacific Northwest Diocese of Oregon and Washington, where he served the region for 13 years under condition of extreme hardship and with limited help. After returning East, Thomas Scott died of Panama fever and was buried in Trinity Churchyard, New York City. Bishop Scott Academy at Portland, was named for him. The Reverend James R.W. Sellwood was born in England, June 21, 1808. In 1833, his mother and her three sons emigrated to America. On the 31st of March, 1856, James Sellwood was ordained a deacon. At that time he and his family were on their way to Oregon because he and his brother, Rev. John Sellwood, had been appointed missionaries to the Oregon territory. They came by the way of the Isthmus of Panama. On the 27th of May, 1856, the Sellwoods arrived in Portland. After a short time, he moved to St. Paul's church in Salem, remaining in charge a little over nine years. He was advanced to the priesthood by Bishop Scott, October 7, 1860.
DATE
unknown
SUBJECTS
Salem, Oregon; Episcopal Church; Scott, Thomas Fielding; Sellwood, James R.W.; pioneer; rector
Ben Maxwell Collection
