Published as it appeared on Sept. 3, 1915, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 1, Column 4.
BENTON COUNTY
PIONEER PASSES
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After a severe stomach sickness which attacked him Monday of this week, John E. Wyatt died last night at his home two miles west of Corvallis. About three years ago Mr. Wyatt had a stroke of paralysis, and since that time has failed rapidly. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon from the family residence at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Newton cemetery.
Born in Benton county January 26, 1849, he was the son of William Wyatt, one of Benton county’s earliest pioneers. He was educated at Philomath and lived on his father’s farm until 1870, when he was united in marriage to Miss Melissa Henkle. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt embarked in farming for themselves on the farm where he died.
He is survived by his widow, three sons and three daughters. Two brothers and two sisters also survive him. The children are Milton, Elbert and Ernest Wyatt, all of Benton county; Mrs. Herbert Ellioot, of near Perrydale, Polk county; Mrs. Will Junkin, of Portland; and Miss Edna Wyatt of Benton county. The brothers and sisters are Samuel T. and Frank Wyatt; Mrs. A.J. Williams and Miss Eva Wyatt, all of Benton county.
Mr. Wyatt’s father, William Wyatt, crossed the plains to Oregon in 1847 settling in Benton county.