Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 714. CHRISTIAN DEARDORFF Born in Virginia in 1805; removed in early life to Ohio, and thence to Indiana. Married Miss Matilda Landes. Moved twice toward the west, staying near Burlington, Iowa, from 1838 to 1850. Again removed, this time to Oregon, crossing the plains. Located with his children near Milwaukie, in Clackamas County, and remained there until his death, December 16, 1884. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.