Historic Oregon Newspapers
The Daily Journal (Salem, Or.)
October 1, 1900, Pg 4

John Stapleton

"DIED

Stapleton -- In Salem, Oregon, on Saturday, September 29, 1900, John Stapleton, of Independence, aged 67 years, of cancer of bowels.

Deceased was a native of Canada, and came to Oregon in 1864, settling on a farm near Independence, where he resided until his death.

He leaves a wife and eight children, all grown. They are: Thomas B. Stapleton, Goldendale, Washington, Mrs. Mary Deaton, Salem; Mrs. Ella Miller, Vancouver, Washington; George W. Stapleton, Portland; Mrs. C.L. McDonald, Lewiston, Idaho; D. P. Stapleton and James T. Stapleton, Independence. Miss Josie Deaton, night operator at the Salem telephone exchange, is a granddaughter of the deceased. All of the children except Thos. B. Stapleton and Mrs. McDonald are here at present. The remains were taken to Independence where the funeral took place today."

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Copied from the original newspaper by E. Rowley, Researcher

The Goldendale Sentinel - January 15, 1942
"Clippings of The Past" October 10, 1900

John Stapleton

"Died, in Salem, Oregon, on Saturday, September 20, 1900, John Stapleton, of Independence, aged 67 years, of cancer of the bowels. Deceased was a native of Canada, and came to Oregon in 1864, settling on a farm near Independence, where he resided until his death.

He leaves a wife and eight children, all grown. They are: Thomas B. Stapleton, of Goldendale, Mrs. Mary Deaton, Salem, Mrs. Ella Miller, Vancouver, George W. Stapleton, Portland; Mrs. C. J. McDonald, Lewiston, Idaho; D. P. Stapleton and James T. Stapleton, Independence. The remains were taken to Independence where the funeral took place."