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. 548.

FRED KRUSOW

     who was born in Wisconsinon June 24, 1858, now resides four miles southwest
of Grass Valley. He is one of the leading men of Sherman county and is also one
of the heaviest property owners. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth (Stoneman)
Krusow, were natives of Germany, where they married. About 1843 they came to the
United States and settled in Wisconsin. Later, they moved to Minnesota where the
father died on February 12, 1902. The, day that he was buried he would have
been, eighty-four years of age.  The mother died in Minnesota when ninety-two.
When our subject was six years of age a move was made from Wisconsin to
Minnesota where the father bought land. The public schools of this latter place
furnished the educational training for our subject and he remained there until
1884. Being then desirous of exploring the west, he turned his face toward the
setting sun and visited various portions until he arrived in what is now Sherman
county. On April 3, 1884, he filed on a homestead which was the nucleus of his
estate. Being without capital he was forced to work out, on the adjoining farms
and, as he was able, improved the place and from time to, time purchased more
land until he has now the magnificent estate of eighteen hundred and forty
acres. Fourteen hundred acres of this are in a high state of cultivation. His
principal crops are wheat and barley. He raises some horses and cattle, and is
known far and near as one of the largest grain growers of Sherman county. He
recently purchased a fine residence in Grass Valley, and eighty acres more of
land. Mr. Krusow's thrift, industry and business ability have been amply
testified by the success he has won and he is deserving of the position which he
holds, having earned it by virtue of merit.
     On July 16, 1898, Mr. Krusow married Agnes Scott, a native of New Brunswick
and a sister of Mrs. George W. Schwartz and Mrs. James W. Dennis, who are
mentioned elsewhere in this volume. Mr. Krusow has three brothers, Robert,
William and Henry, farmers in Minnesota ; and one sister, Minnie, wife of Ernest
Lange, a farmer in Minnesota.
     Mr. Krusow is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Encampment. In political
matters he is a Republican but not especially active. He has served four years
as county commissioner, being appointed once and once elected. In this capacity
he made a splendid record and is a very popular man throughout the county.
Personally, Mr. Krusow is a genial, public spirited man and makes many friends.
He and his wife are leading people and are very favorably known.


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