Henry Roeder
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jan 1, 1883The Boom, The Bust, and The Fire That Haunted WhatcomA pioneer chronicles the rise and fall of the Bellingham Bay settlements, from the discovery of coal to the geopolitical ironies that stifled a regional metropolis.Whatcom Creek, Bellingham, WA
- Jun 15, 1887The Whatcom Million-Dollar BetCitizens of Bellingham Bay pledge their own wealth to lure the railroad, hoping to transform their sleepy coastal town into a Pacific terminus.Bellingham, WA
- Jul 20, 1892The Pioneer’s Tale: A Life in the Early Puget SoundCaptain Henry Roeder, one of Whatcom County’s earliest settlers, recounts his journey from the California gold fields to establishing the region’s first sawmill.Bellingham, WA