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

ROGER AND MARY ATTWELL
1852 - 1853

Roger Attwell, with his wife, arrived in Oregon in 1952, they settled on the south bank of the Columbia River April 12th, 1853. Their land joined the land of John Chipman, lying just east of the Chipman property. A creek ran through the Attwell farm which is still known as Attwell Creek.
Early in March 1856, Amos Underwood received his discharge from service and rode down the Columbia River on his way to the home of the Attwell's at the Cascades.
On the morning of March 26th, the Indian massacre on the north bank began. The steamer Mary was lying at her wharf with no steam up. She was fired on and several of her crew wounded, but succeeded in getting out in the stream and crossing to the Attwell farm where fence rails furnished an abundance of fuel. Mrs. Joslyn, Mrs. Attwell and others went aboard carrying provisions, bedding, etc. A letter written to a Dalles paper in March 1881 by Mrs. Joslyn gives a vivid description of that trip and speaks in terms of highest praise of Mrs. Attwell.
The name of Attwell often appears in the Coe records and indicates that they were residents of that locality for many years. We know that they were early pioneers, honest, brave, hospitable people and held in high esteem by their neighbors.

(Mrs. Joslyn's letter is found in the Joslyn sketch,)

Stevenson, Washington, September 21, 1929:

"John W. Attwell died September 15th at his home here. He was a pioneer of this region, having been born at Cascade Locks 71 years ago. He has lived in Stevenson moat of the time since then.
He was engaged in fishing in the early days and later became a partner in the Ash & Attwell mercantile firm here from 1901 to 1912. He leaves considerable property, valued around $100,000.
The widow and a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Battles of Wisconsin, survive. Funeral services were held at his home and interment was made in the cemetery at The Dalles Monday, September 16th, 1929.