"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. 524.

HENRY BECKLEY

     In this gentleman whose name heads this brief sketch, we have one of
Douglas county's most energetic, prosperous and generous business men.  Mr.
Beckley was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, January 4, 1833, and at the age
of twenty years came to the Pacific coast, and arrived in Douglas county in
1859, and engaged in farming near the present site of Elkton.  In 1864 he was
married to Miss Mary M. Woodson.  In connection with the management of his large
farm, consisting of 1,700 acres, he is engaged in the saw and grist mill
business, and also in the general merchandise trade at Elkton; a view of his
mill and store property being placed in this work.  He has a family of ten
children.  Their names are:  John W., James H., Charles L., Mary J., Susan K.,
Virlena, Margarette, Pitsor W., Jessie L. and Clyde P.
     

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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.