Mary A. (McQuinn) Bonser
September 25, 1914; Oregonian; p 14
"Pioneer of 1844 Passes"

   Mrs. Mary A. Bonser, who crossed the plains in 1844 and had since resided on Sauvies Island and at Scappoose, died yesterday at the Good Samaritan Hospital after an illness of several years.  She was 74 years old, having been born at St. Andrews County, Missouri, April 12, 1840.  She came with her father A. H. McQuinn, to Oregon and located at Sauvies Island.
   Since then Mr. and Mrs. Bonser resided for a period of 51 years in their home near Scappoose.  The following children survive her:  A. H. Bonser, of Scappoose; R. C. Bonser, of 724 Gantenbein avenue; Mrs. Eva Endicott, 268 Chapman street, and Mrs. Viola Nash, 256 Stout street.  The funeral will be held at Erickson's chapel Friday at 8 p.m.