Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 621. HIRAM A. STRAIGHT Born in Washington County, New York, in 1814; arrived in Oregon in December, 1843. Occupation, farmer; present residence, Oregon City. Wife's previous name, Susan Lasswell. His children are -- Cyrus B., Mary, Jane, John, Hiram, and Julia. ******************* 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.