The Skamokawa Eagle						January 31, 1907
Skamokawa, Washington
S. G. Williams, Publisher

Another Old Settler Gone

August Lund died at his residence in the Middle Valley Monday about 10 
o'clock.  Mr. Lund, who was 84 years of age, has been in feeble health 
for several years and this winter was ailing most of the time, but his 
death was quite sudden, and came as a shock to his many old friends.

Mr. Lund's funeral will take place from the family residence at one 
o'clock today.  We intend to publish Mr. Lund's obituary next week.

August Peter Lund
October 19, 1823-January 28, 1907
Fern Hill Cemetery, Skamokawa, Wahkiakum County, Washington
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)



Skamokawa Eagle							February 7, 1907
Skamokawa, Washington

Obituary

  August Lund, whose funeral took place last Thursday, was one of 
Skamokawa’s oldest residents.  He was of a kindly disposition and made 
many friends.  Hospitality was the motto of both himself and Mrs. Lund, 
and their friends are scattered all along this river.  Mr. Lund was one 
of the first to subscribe for The Eagle over 15 years ago and he 
remained our friend to the last.  We know what it was to enjoy the 
hospitality of his home and our acquaintance was always most pleasant.  
Mr. Lund lived to a good old age.  He was a good citizen, neighbor and 
friend and now that he has departed his memory will be kept green by 
the many friends he made during his lifetime.
  Mr. Lund was born in Sunewall, Sweden, October 19th, 1823.  He died at 
his home in the Middle Valley, Monday, January 28th, 1907.  When only 19 
years of age he left his native land and came to California.  He was 
captain of a schooner sailing out of San Francisco for many years, but 
finally sold out his partnership in the vessel and came to Astoria, 
where he drove a dray for Captain Flavel for two years.  From Astoria 
he went to Westport, Or., where he married Mrs. Mary Albertina Orman, 
and from Westport he moved to Skamokawa where he took up a homestead on 
which he resided up to the day of his death.  Eight children were born 
to Mr. and Mrs. Lund of who six are now living, they are Albert, 
William, Edward and Alfred, now at Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. James Taylor, 
of Deep River, and Charles of Skamokawa.  He also leaves a wife and one 
sister to mourn his departure.  Mr. Lund was a loving father and a kind 
husband and he will be greatly missed from the family circle.
  His funeral took place at his old home, Rev. Ross J. Ferguson 
conducting the service.  He was interred in Fern Hill cemetery.  There 
was a large number of old friends present.
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)