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CURRIN, Diana (Young)
June 13, 1908; Oregonian, p 7
"Mrs. Diana Currin Dead"
Oregon City, Or., June 12


Mrs. Diana Currin, one of the first prominent pioneers of Eastern Clackamas County, died Wednesday night at her home in
Currinsville. She was found dead in bed yesterday morning, having passed away during the night. Death was due to heart disease.
Mrs. Currin was past 80 years of age, and came to Oregon in the early 40's. Her maiden name was Young, and her husband died in
November, 1874.

Three children survive her: George Currin, of Heppner, Or.; Robert Y. Currin, of Payette, Idaho, and Mrs. Martha Galloway, of
Brownsville, Or. The funeral will be held at Currinsville tomorrow.
June 18, 1908; Oregonian, p 6 (photo)
"Crossed the Plains to Oregon in 1847"
Oregon City, Or., June 16
 
Mrs. Diana Currin, who died last Wednesday night at her home in Currinsville, aged 80 years, 10 months, 28 days, was born in
Indiana, July 12, 1827. She was the daughter of Robert Young and crossed the plains with her parents to Oregon in the Fall of
1847, locating near Silverton. A year later they moved to what was known as Young's Prairie. On December 29, 1840, she was
married to Hugh Currin, who died in November, 1874. Mrs. Currin is survived by three children: Mrs. Martha Ann Calloway of
Brownsville, Or.; George J. Currin, of Heppner, Or., and Robert Y. Currin, of Payette, Idaho, and two grandchildren. The funeral
was conducted from her late home last Saturday. Mrs. Currin lived on the donation land claim taken by herself and her husband
until her death. She was a woman of many noble qualities and was highly esteemed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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