Dr. H. A. Leavens
May 9, 1906; Oregonian, p 4  (photo)
"Pioneer Physician on Columbia River"
Cascade Locks, Or., May 8

   Dr. H. A. Leavens, one of the pioneer physicians of Oregon, and about 20 years ago one of the best-known men along the Columbia River, passes away yesterday morning at 1 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ada Ridenour, of this place.  Dr. Leavens was born in Onondaga County, New York, in 1824, and in that state took his medical degree.  He lived for awhile in Iowa, and then went to Illinois, where he met and married Miss Pluma St. Ores in 1849.

   In 1853 he crossed the plains to Oregon, and in 1856 he took the field and fought against the Indians, following the horrors of the Indian massacres of that year.  In 1859 he crossed the plains a second time and brought his family back with him.  They settled at the old garrison at the Lower Cascades.  From then until 1886, when he retired from active practice, Dr. Leavens was the only physician in a territory extending from White Salmon, Wash., to Troutdale on the Oregon side, and Vancouver on the Washington side of the Columbia.  He was exposed to all kinds of weather at all times of the year, and had to be continually on the road.  His wife died three years ago.  He left four children, Turner Leavens, of Castle Rock, Wash.; Mrs. Emma Rood, Warrendale; Mrs. Eva Nelson, Lafayette, Or.; and Mrs. Ada Ridenour, Cascade Locks, Or.

   Dr. Leavens joined the Masonic Lodge in Iowa.  He was also a member of the Odd Fellows, and at the time of his death was an honorary member of the Elks.  The body was taken to Castle Rock for interment, and he will be buried beside his wife.