"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. pg. 543. DANIEL WELKER Was born in Perry county, Missouri, December 3, 1828. At the age of sixteen, his father being badly hurt by a vicious horse, Daniel was sent to live with an uncle until April 1, 1852, when he, in company with Robert Henkle and family, and an uncle, Wm. Fulbright, started with ox teams to cross the plains to Oregon. After an uneventful trip of six months they arrived in Marion county, Mr. Welker locating some ten miles southeast of Salem, where he resided until June, 1855. He then came to Douglas county, and first located on land now owned by Mr. Tipton, on the north side of the North Umpqua river, remaining there until 1864, when he purchased his present place, consisting of 900 acres on the south bank of the North Umpqua river, some fifteen miles from Roseburg. Mr. Welker has a well improved farm, and is highly respected by his neighbors and the county people in general, and is considered one of Douglas county's solid men. A view of his home will be found in this work. Mr. W. was united in marriage in June, 1855, to Miss Mary J. Tipton, a native of Tennessee. They have five children living, viz: Sarah E., now Mrs. Edward Smith; Martha A., Ida May, Lyda J. and William W. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.