Virginia Nesbit

“ Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the generations to come will rise up to call her "blessed" even as will the traveler who rests under the shade of the Oregon trees and drinks of the cool, fresh water as it gushes out of mountain streams. For nowhere in the history of the republic has a pioneer taken a grant of land from the federal government, lived on it, cultivated it and brought forth from it the products of civilization, and returned it to the people who gave it to him. ”

“ Helmick to build herself a home in Albany, Oregon, and live there the rest of her days without want.
September 12,1924, when the West Side Highway was dedicated Governor Walter Pierce and other officials of the state, and 7000 people from the Willamette Valley, through which the highway runs, and in which Albany, Oregon, the home of "Grandma" is located, came to honor her, and pay tribute to the spirit which prompted the generous gift. Living near her in Oregon "Grandma" has two children, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. ”

“ A thrilling moment was experienced when an old time scout galloped into camp, so exhausted that he fell from his horse, saying that thousands of Indians were surrounding them. The men in the wagon train wanted to arm. ”