"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and Coos Counties. Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources." A. G. Walling, Publisher. Portland, OR. 1884. p. 509. Douglas County. ALBERT APPLEGATE: one of the earliest Oregon born citizens; was born at the "Old Mission" near Salem, December 6, 1843; is a farmer; lives near Drain; came to Douglas county in 1850; married Nancy J. Johnson, February 17, 1869. Children, Mercy D., Nellie M., Gr.int, Charles W., Lulu B. and Lucy I. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2009 by Jenny Tenlen. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.