William Early Alberson

This picture of William Early Alberson is actually a photograph of a photograph hanging in the Harney County Courthouse in Burns, Oregon. There is also a copy of the photograph in the Harney County museum in Burns. William Alberson, one of the founders of the town of Alberson was a saloon keeper and the first County Assessor of Harney Co.

In it's heyday, the town of Alberson consisted of a general store, three saloons and two brothels. It was supported by the miners who came down from the hills for supplies and entertainment. The town became a ghost town after the railroad chose to bypass this important metropolis. The only thing still standing is a barn.

William Early Alberson was the son of Solomon Alberson and Sarah (Sally) Ann Coy-Alberson. He was also the brother of Martha Alberson, who married Samuel A. Mahaffey.

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