332 N 19th 

2nd – Jewel Evelyn Bistor Still 

2nd – 27 Mar 1978 in Stateline, NV 

Donald Bernard Allport was born 12 Aug 1915 in Portland, OR to Norman Lewis and Augusta Carolina [Donaldson] Allport. He was one of ten children born to the family. His father was a master spinner that worked in the woolen industry, primarily for the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. Donald attended public schools in Salem and Provo, Utah where his family moved in 1920. His father had accepted the job of foreman of the Knight Woolen Mill. 

The family returned to Salem in 1924 and the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. Donald finished his education and after his father’s death in 1930, went to work along with other family members to help support their family. His mother Augusta worked as a weaver, while the boys followed their father’s footsteps into the carding department. Donald worked at the mill from 1937-1939 and returned in August 1943 to help during a busy season. 

Donald married Ruth M. Disbrow 16 Aug 1937 in Vancouver, WA. They were the parents of four children: Donna, Betty, Norma and Lucille. They would divorce in 1954. 

Donald enlisted in the Army on 18 Feb 1944 and served in World War 2. He served in the Coast Artillery, Anti-Aircraft units. At the time of enlistment his registration card gave his physical description. His height was 5’7 and weight 150 lbs. His complexion was ruddy, hair brown and eyes gray. A Salem newspaper article from 5 May 1948 reported the following, “Sgt. Don Allport, who has been in the army about six years, is home in Salem on furlough. He has served recently in Korea and is now stationed in Seattle.” 

Following his military service, he remained in Seattle, WA. Then on 27 Mar 1978 he married Jewel E. Bistor. Donald died 23 Apr 1994 in Portland, OR. He was buried in Willamette National Cemetery. 

1936-37  Allport Donald B r 478 S 16th 

1938-39  Allport Donald B (Ruth), spinner TKWM Co r 478 S 16th 

1940-41  Allport Donald B (Ruth M) millwkr OP&PCo h 332 N 19th 

1930  Donald B. Allport. Age: 13. Birth Year: abt 1917 in Oregon. Home in 1930: 478 S. 16th St. Salem, Marion, OR. Single, son to HOH. Additional household members: Norman L. Allport, age 51 (father), Augusta C. Allport, age 48 (mother), Florence L. Allport, age 21 (sister), Thomas A. Allport, age 15 (brother), Norman L. Allport, age 11 (brother), Lawrence M. Allport, age 9 (brother). 

1940  Donald B. Allport. Age: 24. Birth Year: abt 1916 in Oregon. Home in 1940: 332 N. 19th St. Salem, Marion, OR. Married, son-in-law to HOH. Occupation: Laborer in WPA [government work]. Additional household members: Hazel Disbrow, age 42 (mother-in-law), Dorothy Disbrow, age 17 (sister-in-law), Mildred R. Disbrow, age 11 (sister-in-law), Mary A. Disbrow, age 7 (sister-in-law), Delbert L. Disbrow, age 4 (brother-in-law), Ruth M. Allport, age 19 (wife), Donna R. Allport, age 2 (daughter), Betty L. Allport, age 1 (daughter). 

1950  Ruth M. Allport. Age: 29. Birth Date: abt 1921 in Oregon. Home in 1950: 3612 NW Tunis St. Portland, Multnomah, OR. Married, HOH. Occupation: Keeping House. Additional household members: Donna R. Allport, age 12 (daughter), Betty Lou Allport, age 10 (daughter), Norma Jean Allport, age 8 (daughter), Lucille C. Allport (daughter), Richard Disbrow (nephew). 

Ruth Marion Disbrow Allport-Fink-Hendryx  Birth: 23 Jul 1920 in Salem, Marion County, OR. Death: 26 Apr 2011 (aged 90) in Portland, Multnomah County, OR. Burial: Unknown. Memorial ID: 70249997. 

Jewel Evelyn Bistor Allport  Birth: 31 Dec 1924 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. Death: 11 Mar 2001 (aged 76) in Polk, Ashland County, OH. Burial: Mound Hill Cemetery in Seville, Medina County, OH. Memorial ID: 18665994 

Capital Journal 18 Aug 1937, p. 7 – Marriage license 

Capital Journal 22 Jun 1938, p. 3 – Allports arrested for assault 

Capital Journal 5 May 1948, p. 13 – Allport on Furlough