Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 555.
 
ELMER F. HEATH

     of the firm of C. A. Heath & Sons, real estate and loans, is one of the
stirring young business men of Grass Valley. He was born on March 12, 1867, in
Kent county, Michigan, the son of Chancy A. and Elizabeth L (Rose) Heath, who
are mentioned elsewhere in this work. Elmer F. was educated in the district
schools and in 1884 came with the family to Oregon. He has been associated with
his father and brothers since 1841. At first they did farming and stock raising,
and in 1900 they engaged in the general merchandise business with Alexander
Scott. This was conducted until the formation of the Citizens' Commercial
Company, with which they merged, taking stock in that concern. Our subject and
his brothers are directors of that company, in addition to handling the real
estate business above mentioned.
     On November 10, 1891, at Wasco, Mr. Heath married Maggie M. Curl, who was
born in Linn county, Oregon, on April 15, 1874. Her parents, Caleb and Margaret
(Fulkerson) Curl, are mentioned elsewhere in this volume. The children born to
this union are Arlie and Loyal, aged twelve and seven respectively.
Politically, Mr. Heath is interested and active, is a man of excellent standing,
is genial and upright in business and has won hosts of friends in this country.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2010 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.