Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 2. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 390. D. E. NEATHAMER The magnificent farm of four hundred and nineteen acres, near Rogue River, which is owned and operated by D. E. Neathamer, is the visible evidence of his successful business career. The farm is finely improved, very fertile, and constitutes one of the most valuable agricultural properties in the vicinity. Mr. Neathamer was born in Missouri, September 25, 1846, the son of Jacob and Sarah (Moore) Neathamer, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Virginia. In 1853 the parents crossed the plains with ox teams to Oregon, taking up their abode near Corvallis, where they resided until the spring of 1857, when they came to Jackson county and took up land upon which they made their home during the remainder of their lives. In their family were twelve children, of whom seven are living. Coming to Oregon with his parents when he was seven years of age, D. E. Neathamer pursued his education in the schools of that state and remained under the parental roof until he attained the age of nineteen years. He then began to work for wages and continued to be thus employed for several years. In 1874 he purchased the farm upon which he now resides and by his industry and skill has greatly improved the place, bringing it under an excellent state of cultivation. In 1880 Mr. Neathamer was united in marriage to Miss L. A. Oden and to this union eight children have been born, Lensey E., James W., Emma May, Grover C., John J., Marcus A., Jemima and Ettie E. Mr. Neathamer is independent politically, supporting such candidates for office as in his opinion are best fitted for the positions to which they aspire. He has for many years been much interested in educational matters as a member of the school board and for three years served as superintendent. Starting out in life with nothing but his own brains and brawn with which to build a fortune, Mr. Neathamer has by his well directed efforts and industry achieved distinctive success. His career, however, is but one of the many illustrations of present day thrift and affluence which Oregon is able to furnish; but it must be remembered that in order to succeed anywhere no matter how favorable the locality, opportunities must be seized upon and natural advantages followed up with energy and ability, if success in a large measure is to be reached. Mr. Neathamer has long been considered one of the leading citizens as well as one of the most enterprising business men of his community and throughout his large acquaintance he is regarded with universal respect. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.