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. 765. HENRY T. GRIMES has long resided in Crook county and been known as one of the substantial and industrious stockmen and farmers of this part of the state. His home is now five miles northwest from Prineville, where he lives retired from active business, having accumulated a competence sufficient to warrant this pleasant change. He was born in Indiana, on January 1, 1844, the son of John Grimes, a native of Kentucky. He remained in Indiana until fifteen years of age, receiving his early education there, then removed with his parents to Iowa, where he lived until the spring of 1864, in which year he crossed the plains with mule teams, consuming six months in the journey. He settled near Salem, Oregon and followed farming there until 1877, when he came to Crook county. He first took a homestead where he resided for six years, then he sold out and leased a large quantity of state land which he made his headquarters for the stock business. He handled cattle and horses for a number of years there, then came to his present location, where he purchased two hundred acres of land and continued in the stock business. About one year since he sold his entire stock holdings and is now living a retired life. In 1871, Mr. Grimes married Samantha Elliott, a native of Missouri. They have become the parents of the following named children : Willie, Maggie, John, Mary, deceased, Dave, Addie, Fred and Frank. Politically, Mr. Grimes is a Democrat and always takes a keen interest in the campaigns. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church and for many years have labored faithfully for the spread of the gospel and the advancement of church interests, also then have been ardent workers for the progress of education and the betterment of educational facilities wherever they have resided and have endeavored faithfully to accomplish everything in their power for the upbuilding of this worthy cause. They are highly respected people and have hosts of admiring friends. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.