George H. Atkinson

1819–1889 (age 70)

Missionary and educator

Biography

George H. Atkinson arrived in Oregon Territory with a missionary's heart and an educator's spirit, helping to lay the foundations for schools and learning that would uplift future generations. He traveled widely to share knowledge, welcomed families into classrooms, and encouraged the development of thoughtful leadership among young people.

He later looked back on a life shaped by faith, learning, and the friendships that sustained him, grateful for the progress forged together with his colleagues. River View Cemetery is now his resting place, and his legacy lives on in the institutions he helped build.

Also buried at River View Cemetery

Reuben S. Strahan
1835–1895 (age 60)
River View Cemetery
Reuben S. Strahan was a Lawrence County resident who lived from 1835 to 1895.
Helen F. Spalding
1837–1909 (age 72)
River View Cemetery
Helen F. Spalding was a Chelmsford resident who lived from 1837 to 1909.
George Henry Williams
1823–1910 (age 87)
River View Cemetery
George Henry Williams (1823-1910) was a prominent New Lebanon resident buried at River View Cemetery.
Henry Failing
1834–1898 (age 64)
River View Cemetery
Henry Failing (1834-1898) was a New York City native who was buried at River View Cemetery.
Claude Strahan
1871–1918 (age 47)
River View Cemetery
Claude Strahan (1871-1918) was a Corvallis resident who died at age 47.
Lot Whitcomb
1807–1857 (age 50)
River View Cemetery
Lot Whitcomb was a Vermont resident who lived from 1807 to 1857 and was buried at River View Cemetery.