Dayton, George Erastus 1840-1902

DAYTON, WASHBURN, FRASIER

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/5/2021 at 20:31:23

George E. Dayton died Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. at his residence at 512 North First street at the age of 62 years. Mr. Dayton had been seriously ill for the past five months with Bright's disease, death resulting from that cause.

Mr. Dayton came to Tacoma about two and a half years ago, having previously lived in Spokane, and for many years in Portland. He was occupied as a traveling salesman in the hardware line and was well known in this city and surrounding country.

He had been married three times, the last occasion taking place in this city December 22, 1901, when he was married to Mrs. L.M. Frasier of 512 North First street where they have since made their home.

Mr. Dayton will be remembered by many of the old residents, he was in the Hardware business with Drake, Dayton & Patrick of this city.
~McGregor News, Wednesday, April 30, 1902; pg 5

Notes:
-Marriage 1: 1870 US census, McGregor enumerates George Dayton, age 30, hardw're merchant; Millie, age 28, b. VT; Freddie, age 1, b. IA. Also, a marriage record names her as Millie Washburn
-Marriage 2: 1893 Obituary of Sarah B. Dayton, buried with George E. in River View cemetery, names her as his wife
-Marriage 3: Mrs. Frasier, as in this obituary

-I believe this is his military service, but interested researchers should confirm:
Roster & Record: Age 21, enlisted 6/13/1861 as 4th Sergeant, Co. K, 1st IA Cav. Promoted to full 3rd Sgt 5/21/1862; mustered out 9/16/1862. Commissioned as Full 1st Lieut 9/16/1862 & then to Full Captain 5/4/1864 serving with 1st U.S. Volunteers. Mustered out 10/17/1865.

-Burial place is River View cemetery, Portland, Oregon.