Ruthannah (Rohrer) Ireland
"Pioneer of 1857 Dies"
Corvallis, Or., Dec. 31

   Mrs. Ruthannah Ireland died here today following a brief illness from influenza.
   Mrs. Ireland came around Cape Horn with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Rohrer, when seven years old.  She was born in Indianapolis, Ind., March 28, 1850, her home before migrating to Oregon in 1857.  Mr. and Mrs. Rohrer were among the pioneers of Polk county, and Mr. Rohrer was one of the founders of the old Christian college, now Oregon State Normal school.  It was in Polk county on March 6, 1868, that she married John L. Murphy.  Before coming to Corvallis Mrs. Ireland has resided 54 years in Polk county.  In later years, after the death of Mr. Murphy, she married again.  Mr. Ireland died a number of years ago.
   Mrs. Ireland is survived by three daughters and four sons.  They are Mrs. Arthur K. Berman, Corvallis; Mrs. Fred L. McCaw, Prescott, Wash.; Mrs. H. M. Guthrie, Oakland, Cal.; Dr. C. V. Murphy, San Francisco; George L. Murphy, Falls City; William D. Murphy, Portland; Charles L. Murphy, High Pass, Cal.  There are two sisters, Mrs. Alice Thomas of Corvallis and Mrs. Mary Rusk, Indianapolis, Ind.
   A great lover of nature and well versed in Oregon history, Mrs. Ireland could relate many interesting stories of pioneer days. Agates were her hobby and she possessed a valuable collection of the stones.  She loved birds, plants, the Oregon outdoors and was one of the most active and ardent workers in the Nature Study club, of which she was a charter member.  At 13 years she joined the Christian church and remained an active worker until her death.  She was nearing her 79th birthday anniversary.
   The funeral will be from the Christian church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. C. W. Reynolds officiating.  Interment will be in the Knights of Pythias cemetery at Monmouth.