Joseph Coulson Hare (June 15, 1863 – May 11, 1937) was an American politician and lumberman in Oregon. A native of Hillsboro, he was the son of William D. Hare; both were mayors of Hillsboro. Hares Canyon in Washington County is named in his honor.
Joseph C. Hare | |
|---|---|
| 13th Mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon | |
| In office December 5, 1893 - December 4, 1894 | |
| Preceded by | J. D. Merryman |
| Succeeded by | Samuel B. Huston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1863 Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Died | May 11, 1937 (aged 73) Portland, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elinor Grace Bothwell |
| Relations | William D. Hare William G. Hare |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Pacific University |
| Profession | Lumberman |
Early life
editHare was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, to William D. Hare and Henrietta Hare (née Schofield) on June 15, 1863.[1] One of seven children, including William G. Hare, he was educated in the schools of Hillsboro.[1] After his primary education Hare attended Pacific University in nearby Forest Grove.[1] In 1883, he married the former Elinor Grace Bothwell; they had one son, William B., who became a doctor and naval surgeon.[1]
Career
editAfter college Hare started in the lumber business, acquiring holdings in mills in the northwest part of Oregon.[2] He was also involved in civic affairs in Hillsboro, serving on the city council from 1890 to 1894.[2] In 1893, Hare was elected as the 13th mayor of Hillsboro, serving in office from December 5, 1893, until December 4, 1894, a position previously held by his father.[3] He also had a dairy farm of 350 acres (1.4 km2) near the city along the Tualatin River, named Holyrood in honor of his wife's ancestors from Scotland.[1]
In 1897, he built a sawmill near what is now Beaverton followed by a mill near Buxton in 1912.[2] Here his company logged parts of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, including a valley that was later named after him.[2][4] A member of the Republican Party and a Mason, Hare retired from the logging business in 1917 and moved to Portland, but remained active in the Ancient Order of United Workmen forestry fraternal organization.[1]
Legacy
editA railroad station near Manning, west of Buxton, and another stop in Aloha between Beaverton and Hillsboro, were both named for Hare.[2] Hares Canyon near Buxton was also named for him. In August 2003, a new state park in the Hares Canyon was to be named Hares Canyon State Park, but the name was later changed to L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Carey, Charles Henry. (1922). History of Oregon. Pioneer Historical Publishing Co. Vol. 3, pp. 257-259.
- ^ a b c d e f Hares Canyon State Park. Washington County, Oregon. Retrieved on November 2, 2008.
- ^ Mayors: City of Hillsboro. The Hillsboro Argus, October 19, 1976
- ^ "Hares Canyon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 November 2008.