"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. 537. FRANCIS M. PLYMALE Born in Giles county, Va., March 17, 1833. He went to Knox county, Ill., about the year 1835 and there was educated and raised on a farm until the year 1852, when the family crossed the plains with ox teams, and settled in Jacksonville, where his father died. In March, 1853, Mr. Plymale settled on his present ranch six miles northeast from Jacksonville, where he has since lived. He married Jane E. Nickols, December 28, 1865. Anna, Norah, Cassie, Francis G., John S. and Medie are the names of his children. ******************* 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.