Pengra, William B

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Pengra, William B. (1834-1895)

Brother of Byron J. Pengra and, as of 1872, co-owner of the Springfield Manufacturing Company. Husband of Louisa S Pengra, and father of William J Pengra.

Shortly after expanding the flour mill, the corporation of the Springfield Manufacturing Company sold the mills and water power in 1872 to Byron and William Pengra. It is speculated that the rerouting of the railroad line to Eugene influenced the shareholders’ decision to sell. The Pengras operated the mills despite the lack of railroad access. In 1882, the sawmill was destroyed by fire. Pengra later became the sole owner of the flour mill form 1884 to 1890. In 1890 Charles W. Washburne, a Junction City banker, purchased the flour mill from William Pengra.

Tombstone

Located in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Glenwood, Oregon.

It reads:

Pengra
William B.Louisa S.
1834-1895 1851-1909
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