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. 692.
 
ISAAC BLANN

     Was born in Missouri, in 1869, and now resides in the vicinity of Waterman,
in Wheeler county, Oregon.  He gives his attention to stock raising and has
achieved a good success in his labors.  John W. Blann, his father, was born in
Missouri and there remained until his death.  It was 1886 when our subject left
Missouri, having secured his education previous to that time.  He came direct to
Wasco county and labored for wages for two years.  In 1888 he came to his
present location and commenced raising cattle, which he still continues.  He has
now two hundred head of cattle and about a thousand acres of land.  He has
acquired the entire holding through his own efforts and is considered one of the
prosperous men of the country.  Our subject's brothers are Robert, living in
Baker county; John D., and Richard P., in Missouri; James P., in Canada and Mrs.
Sarah E. Hall, in Missouri.
     At Mandeville, Missouri, on September 6, 1883, Mr. Blann married Mary G.
Wooden, who was born in Missouri.  They have the following named children,
Frederick, Sarah B., Elta J., William L, Gertrude, Lilly May, Leah, Isaac D.,
Robert R., and Bessie.
     In fraternal relations, our subject affiliates with the A.O.U.W., the
I.O.O.F., and the Degree of Honor.  In politics, he is a Democrat.
     Mr. Blann has displayed good energy and wisdom in the conduct of his
business and the land and stock which he now owns are all the result of his own
careful labors.
     Mrs. Blann's parents were Isaac H. and Elizabeth J. (Sugg) Wooden, natives
of Indiana and Tennessee, respectively.  She has two sisters and three brothers
named as follows:  Mrs. Eliza Gilliland, Mrs. Martha E. Hayes, John F., James
M., and William J.
     
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2006 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.