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Moses Votaw, who for nearly 20 years was a resident of Newberg, having served as mayor of the city at one time, died at Tacoma, Wash., last Sunday and the remains were shipped here for burial, the funeral taking place Wednesday afternoon.
Moses Votaw, son of Jonathan and Jane Votaw, was born at Salem, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1852, and departed this life at Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 28, 1932 at the age of 80 years and 6 months.
After graduating from the Friends college at Whittier, Iowa, he taught school a few years. Later he became a teller at a bank at Marshalltown, where he served for several years.
He was united in marriage to Anna Johnson in 1880. To this union came two daughters to bless the home: Frances E. Lessert of Burbank, Okla., and Kathrena V. Leonard of Tacoma, Wash. Both survive him.
In 1887, the family moved to Newberg, Ore., where he took an active part in the civic life, serving as mayor, and acting as cashier for two banks. [He was also on the board of directors of what is now George Fox University--see their online archives for more information].
His wife died in 1895, and two years later he married Effie Macy, daughter of Paul and Dosha Macy of that city. To this union were born three children, all of whom now survive him. Wendel M. Votaw of Tacoma, Esther Johnsrud of Sunnyside, Wash., and Naomi Macy [Fendall] of McMinnville, Ore.
In 1906 his wife died, and he settled in Tacoma, Wash., where he has since resided.
Moses Votaw was a birthright member of the Society of Friends in which he has constantly taken an active part. He was one of the founders of Friends work in Washington. Many years he served as an elder. Converted in his youth and always uncompromising in things that are questionable to spiritual life, truly his faith is not without works. He often quoted the scripture, "Ye must be born again."
— Obituary from Newberg Graphic 9-1-1932, located by Adam Seaman
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