James B. Stephens

James B. Stephens (November 9, 1806 – March 22, 1889) was a pioneer of the U.S. state of Oregon. A cooper by trade, he operated one of the first ferries across the Willamette River at what was East Portland, Oregon. His father was the first burial at Portland's Lone Fir Cemetery. A native of Virginia, he was the founder of East Portland and Stephens Street in Portland, Oregon is named in his honor.

James B. Stephens
BornNovember 19, 1806
DiedMarch 22, 1889(1889-03-22) (aged 82)
Portland, Oregon
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseElizabeth Walker
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