Marshall Family History

Marshall

Family History

Lynn Marshall's family history is inseparable from that of Portland.

Spanning six generations, back to the founding of the city, there are simply no other realtors with deeper local roots. Lynn’s surname even represents the M street in the “alphabet” district of Portland. The name is no coincidence; it was Lynn’s great-great-great grandfather, an esteemed river boat navigator of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, after whom the now charming street was named. Family lore even claims that it was a Marshall who flipped the coin which decided the city’s name.

Fast-forward to modern Portland, and the Marshall thumbprint can be seen on many of its most prestigious developments like Forest Heights, Claremont, Charbonneau and the many custom-built homes over the NW Hills. Lynn has worked side by side with her father, developer George Marshall, by marketing and selling those diverse homes throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

Historical article about John Marshall and his life on the river, featuring images of John Marshall and his steamboat.

Marshall Street History

Historical document page describing prominent Portland residents and the Christian Brothers organization.
Historical illustration and biography page featuring Captain John Marshall, the first American steamship
Photograph of William N. Horton, illustrated in Lewis & Dryden's Marine History of the Pacific Northwest, alongside a black and white illustration of the steamer
Download Article

George Marshall History

Article about George Marshall's role in creating active adult communities and the development of Woodburn Senior Estates in Portland, highlighting his background, vision, and the evolution of senior living neighborhoods.
Views of luxury homes and a golf course community with water features and landscaped surroundings in Portland Oregon.
Cover of
Download Article

Deeply Rooted

Portland high school girls competing in Queen Over Rose Festival voting contest, wearing vintage dresses and accessories, posed in front of a decorated backdrop.
Lynn’s grandmother, Harriett Desendorf (Marshall), competing to be crowned Rose Festival Queen
Photograph of young women candidates for Queen of the Rose Festival, taken at Washington Park, including the Queen, Miss Lucy Thomas, and other festival participants with flowers, from The Morning Oregonian newspaper, May, 1931.
Lynn’s grandmother, Harriett Desendorf (Marshall), competing to be crowned Rose Festival Queen
Young woman in vintage dress holding a large bouquet of white roses with a ribbon, smiling in black and white portrait.
Lynn’s mother, Nancy Randolph (Marshall), Rose Festival Princess from Lincoln High School
Lincoln picks Redhead for Rose Fete throne, Princess Nancy Randolph, first member of 1951 Rose Festival court.
Nancy Randolph (Marshall), Rose Festival Princess from Lincoln High School
Previous Next

|

I agree to receive automated marketing calls and texts (SMS/MMS) from , its affiliates and their agents. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Reply STOP to cancel. Consent is not required for purchase. I also agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

home

Are you buying or selling a home?

Buying
Selling
Both
home

When are you planning on buying a new home?

1-3 Mo
3-6 Mo
6+ Mo
home

Are you pre-approved for a mortgage?

Yes
No
Using Cash
home

Would you like to schedule a consultation now?

Yes
No

When would you like us to call?

Thanks! We’ll give you a call as soon as possible.

home

When are you planning on selling your home?

1-3 Mo
3-6 Mo
6+ Mo

Would you like to schedule a consultation or see your home value?

Schedule Consultation
My Home Value

or another way