He operated a music business in East Portland, Oregon, which was noted as energizing the community's business environment.

The City of East Portland, Oregon, was incorporated in 1871.

At the time, the population of East Portland was estimated to be 11,457.

She was named for the founder of East Portland.

Upon returning to Oregon, Thayer established a successful law firm in the city of East Portland.

The mother lived in East Portland.

Parrott's funeral was held on April 25, at his home in East Portland.

East Portland was also known as Stephens' Addition.

James' father Emmor died in 1846 and was buried on the family land in East Portland.

She and her husband have two small children and live in East Portland.