After leaving office , Abernethy continued doing well in his business . Among other things he served as the Oregon City agent for the pioneer steamer '' Lot Whitcomb '' , the first steam-powered vessel built on the Willamette River and the second one built in the entire Oregon Country . Abernethy 's assets were destroyed during the flood of 1861 . He moved to Portland shortly after . He died in 1877 at 70 years of age . Abernethy was buried at River View Cemetery
flood of 1861
Great Flood of 1862
George Abernethy