Crossed the Oregon Trail At age 4: was raised At Fort Vancouver Washington, married Georgianne (Annie) Nye.Lived on the Switzler land claim Portland that his wife inherated then removed to Vancouver Washington ,,. Owned Dairy farm and a pear & Prune Orchard Fort Vancouver Washington,, The Nye family owned most of the water front property along the Columbia River which Annie inherited. Became The Vancouver Ship Yard World War II.. Well known entrepreneur of Clark County Washington where he lived for many years.