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. 1013.
 
FRANK OBENCHAIN

     is a prominent stock user residing on Merrill creek near the north link of
Sprague river, ten miles northwest from Bly. Born January 19, 1877, in
Jacksonville, Oregon, Mr. Obenchain was the only child of Madison and Minnie
(Crah) Obenchain, Oregon pioneers. The father was born in Buchanan county, Iowa,
and crossed the plains to California during the early days. After one year in
that date he came to Jackson county, Oregon and settled in the Sprague river
valley in 1881. Here he died eight years ago. The mother is a native of Germany
and is now living in Jacksonville, Oregon.
     Our subject grew to maturity on a farm and was educated in the common
schools of Jacksonville. He is now engaged in the cattle business and is making
a success.
     Mr. Obenchain was married June 8, 1898, to Carrie A. Wendt, daughter of
Henry and Marie Wendt, both natives of Germany.
     Mr. and Mrs., Obenchain have two children, Minnie Marie, and Madison.
     They are prominent and well-to-do citizens and enjoy the respect and
confidence of a wide circle of friends in southern Oregon.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter has
no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.