James S. Bacon
Oct. 17, 1915; Oregonian, p 15
"Mason's Bury Pioneer"

   James S. Bacon, for many years identified with the growth and development of Warren, Or., died suddenly at his home in that town Wednesday, October 6. He was nearly 72 years old.
   Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Warren, Rev. J. Bowersox, of Portland, for many years a friend of Mr. Bacon, officiating. The St. Helens' lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of which Mr. Bacon was a past master, officiated at the grave.
   James S. Bacon was born December 28, 1843, at Lansing, Mich. His father, Jesse Bacon, and his mother, Louisa Scott, were early pioneers. As a lad he crossed the plains with his parents, arriving in Oregon in the Fall of 1852. The family settled at St. Helens, where they lived until the death of the mother. Afterwards Mr. Bacon spent a few years in Idaho and California. Later, returning to Oregon, he settled at Warren where he lived almost continually until his death.
   Mr. Bacon married Miss Elizabeth S. McNulty in 1865. Nine children were born to them six of whom are living. Mrs. Bacon died May 14, 1891, and in 1894 Mr. Bacon married Mrs. Kate Puzey.
   For years Mr. Bacon served as postmaster at Warren. He also conducted a general merchandise store but retired from business about four years ago. He is survived by a widow and the following children: Mrs. J. E. Copeland, Mrs. S. N. Eastman, Mrs. Charles R. Hart, James A. Bacon, Miss Ella Bacon and Mrs. Sim Beaver. There are also six grandchildren and one great-grandson.