An enthusiastic Republican , Failing was a delegate to the 1864 Republican National Convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln for a second term , and to the 1868 convention that nominated Ulysses S. Grant . From the time he retired from business until his death on August 14 , 1877 , he devoted his time to religious and philanthropic work . He was a Baptist . He is buried at River View Cemetery , which was founded by his son Henry and other prominent Portland citizens . Failing School was named in his honor in 1882 – 83 , and the name carried over to a replacement built in 1912 , which still stands and is currently the National University of Natural Medicine . Failing Street in Northeast Portland carries his family 's name
1868 convention
1868 Republican National Convention
Josiah Failing