William H. Wehrung

William Henry Wehrung (March 22, 1861 – September 30, 1934) was an American businessman and politician in the state of Oregon.

Wehrung also served as president of the board, and was responsible for holding the Oregon State Fair in Salem.

[3] He served a total of seven years on the board, and also traveled to St. Louis in 1904 to represent the state at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

[9] A member of the Congregational Church, he was also a member civic groups including the Masons, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Native Sons of Oregon, as well as the horticultural society in Oregon.

[1][2][3] He briefly served in the Oregon National Guard in the first regiment, and later was the president of the Hillsboro Board of Trade (chamber of commerce).

[3] William Henry Wehrung died in Portland on September 30, 1934, at the age of 73, and was buried at the Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery.