Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 3. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 915. EDWARD R. CARDWELL A ranch of one hundred and forty acres three miles southeast of Merrill is the home place of Edward R. Cardwell and thereon are found exceptionally good improvements, making this one of the attractive properties in Klamath county. The owner is one of Oregon's native sons, his birth having occurred in Jackson county, April 1, 1868. His father, John Cardwell, was a native of England and went to the gold fields of California among the Forty-niners. He followed mining for many years and it was that which took him to Jackson county, Oregon, about 1857. There he spent his remaining days. In San Francisco he wedded Mrs. Ellen (O'Roke) Steedman, who was born in County Clare, Ireland, December 25, 1832, and came to the United States in 1849. In 1859 she became the wife of William Steedman and the same year removed to San Francisco. Three children were born of this union: Mrs. Anna Damon, of Mount Vernon, Oregon; Mrs. White, of Chico, California; and Katherine, now deceased. It was in California, that Mrs. Steedman became the wife of John Cardwell, after which they removed to the mines in the northern part of the state, her husband following placer mining there for a few years. They afterward took up their abode in Sams valley, where Mr. Cardwell died May 4, 1882, his son Edward R. being then about fourteen years of age. His widow survived him until 1901. They became the parents of thirteen children, of whom five are living: Jane, the wife of Will Nichols, living in Central Point, Oregon; Martha, the wife of J. Frank Adams; Edward R., of this review; Lawrence, of Gold Hill, Oregon, and David S., at Fresno. Edward R. Cardwell was reared upon the old homestead farm and remained a resident of Jackson county until ten years ago, when he came to Klamath county. He remained for three years at Fort Klamath and since then has been upon his ranch, comprising one hundred and forty acres three miles southeast of Merrill. This is exceptionally well improved and upon it he has a good home. All is under government ditch and he makes a specialty of the cultivation of alfalfa. He also owns two hundred and seventy acres at Fort Klamath, which is irrigated. It is situated at the head of Wood river, on the military hay reserve, and embraces four claims, all used as meadow lands and rented out by Mr. Cardwell. In 1895 Mr. Cardwell married Rose Griffiths, who was born at Stockton, in the San Joaquin valley of California, January 1, 1871. When eight years of age she was taken to Jackson county, Oregon, by her parents, John D. and Mary (Thomas) Griffiths, who were natives of Wales and were married in Salt Lake City, Utah. The father died in Jackson county, Oregon, in 1886, and the mother is now living in Gold Hill, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell have one child, Opal. The parents are well known and have many friends in this district. Mr. Cardwell is a faithful member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He represents the progressive element in agriculture in this part of the state, following improved and advanced methods for the reclamation, development and cultivation of his land. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.