History of Early Pioneer Families of Hood River, Oregon. Compiled by Mrs. D.M. Coon

HENRY PRIGGE AND FAMILY                      1880

     Henry Prigge was born in Germany January 28, 1850 and received a liberal education in his home country. He came to the United States in 1872 locating at Winona, Minnesota. In 1874 he went to San Francisco where he followed various employment.
     On March 12, 1880, he was married to Miss Wilhelmine Hillman. She was a native of Germany and the daughter of Carl A. and Laura (Petculd) Hillman.
     Mr. and Mrs. Prigge came to Oregon in 1880 and settled on a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres in Hood River Valley. The soil was good and under his management became one of the most productive places in the valley. He was an advocate of good schools and good roads and labored earnestly along these lines. He served as school director and also as road supervisor at various times and his work has been highly recommended.
     Mr. and Mrs. Prigge were members of the Lutheran Church and he was also a member of the A.O.U.W. They were the parents of six children: Herman, Louis, Freda, Emma, Annie and Laura. These children were pupils at the Oak Grove school and have grown to maturity in Hood River valley where they have many friends.
     Mr. Prigge died while the children were still young, and Mrs. Prigge has bravely and wisely borne her double responsibility as guardian and provider for the family.

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