George Bingham Welch
June 23, 1911; Oregonian, p 13 (photo)
"Oregon Pioneer of 1857 Dies at Mt. Hood, Or., at Age of 82 Years"
Mt. Hood, Or., June 22

   George Bingham Welch, who died at his home here, May 29, was born in Vermont, January 4, 1828. He came to Oregon to Salem by way of the Isthmus of Panama in 1857, where he helped to build the first woolen mills in the States. Mr. Welch was married in Salem, May 6, 1861, to Miss Clarissa Elkins, who survives him. Three children who were born to them are dead. Burial was in the Upper Valley Cemetery.