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Jesse Edwards : ウィキペディア英語版 | Jesse Edwards
Jesse Edwards was the founder of Newberg, Oregon, United States. He also founded the First U.S. National Bank of Newberg, Newberg's first University-preparatory school, was one of the founders of George Fox University, acted as the first mayor of Newberg, and was a member of the local school board. He also owned a brick-making company, a sawmill, a drain-tile factory, a mercantile store, and a warehouse for handling wheat.〔http://www.osualum.com/s/359/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=1&pgid=509〕 Newberg was incorporated in 1889.〔(http://www.newbergoregon.gov/newberg/history )〕 The same year, Edwards built a house for his family. Today it is the second-oldest residence still standing in the city.〔(http://www.georgefox.edu/about/history/historical_buildings.html )〕 Later, he was a founder of Friends Pacific Academy (now George Fox University). He died in 1924. In 1998, his family gave his house to George Fox University. == References ==
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