Asahel Bush

1824–1913 (age 89)

Biography

Asahel Bush was born in 1824 and became a force for journalism and civic engagement in Oregon, most notably establishing the Oregon Statesman newspaper and contributing to the founding of Ladd & Bush Bank. His vision helped strengthen public discourse and financial stability in the growing capital city.

He invested in the flourishing of Salem, advocating for green spaces and institutions that would serve future generations. Those who visit Salem Pioneer Cemetery remember him as a builder of civic life whose influence is still felt across the region.

Also buried at Salem Pioneer Cemetery

Tabitha Moffatt Brown
1780–1858 (age 78)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Tabitha Moffatt Brown was a Massachusetts-born philanthropist and educator who founded the Tabitha Brown House in Salem.
John McCourt
1874–1924 (age 50)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
John McCourt (1874-1924) was a Canadian-born businessman and merchant active in North American commerce.
Hancock Lee Jackson
1796–1876 (age 80)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Hancock Lee Jackson (1796-1876) was a Madison County resident buried at Salem Pioneer Cemetery.
Stephen F. Chadwick
1825–1895 (age 70)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Stephen F. Chadwick was a Middletown resident who lived from 1825 to 1895.
Isaac R. Moores
1796–1861 (age 65)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Isaac R. Moores (1796-1861) was a Madison County resident who lived 65 years.
Robert Crouch Kinney
1813–1875 (age 62)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Robert Crouch Kinney (1813–1875) was a Belleville resident who lived through the antebellum and Civil War periods.