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. 635. J. E. ELKINS Born in Virginia in 1822; came to Oregon and settled in the Luckiamute Valley. His present residence in Monmouth, and occupation, farming. He married Lucy J. Zumwalt in 1851, and their children's names are -- John, William D., Anna, Eliza, Lorenzo, and Laura E. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.