"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. p. 509. Douglas County. JOHN AIKEN: lives in Salem, Marion county, Oregon; is a farmer; came to state in 1847 and to county in 1849; was born in Smith county, Tenn., in 1861. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2009 by Jenny Tenlen. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.