Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 4. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 1042 JOHN EMBUM From the rich farming district of Oregon there have come many men who have won success in agricultural lines and who are now living retired, enjoying the fruits of their labor. To this class belongs John Embum, of Dallas, Oregon, who is yet in the prime of life and to whom his well directed energy of former years has brought a competence, which supplies him with all the necessities and many of the comforts of life without recourse to other labor. He was born in Sweden, on the 12th of April, 1855, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Larse Oleff. The father was a carpenter in Sweden and worked at his trade in that country for many years before coming to the United States in 1863. He located first in Calumet, Michigan, where he worked in the copper mines and in the timber tracts. He resided there for fifteen years before coming to Oregon in 1878. Here he located in Astoria, and the next year his family also came to that town. He again followed his trade and accepted employment in various parts of Oregon until the time of his death which occurred in Seattle, in 1908, when he was seventy-eight years of age. His wife had previously passed away in Astoria. John Embum was an only child and but eight years of age when he arrived in America with his parents. His training was received in the common schools of Calumet, and when his age and experience justified it he followed his father's trade and also did contracting work. He resided in Umatilla county for three years before going to Tillamook, where he purchased one hundred and thirty-six acres of good land. For twenty-seven years he devoted his energy to agricultural pursuits, giving his principal attention to dairying, but at the end of that time rented his property and removed to Dallas, where he is now residing. Mr. Embum met with a good measure of success, and his energies, which were given entirely to the arduous task of developing and cultivating his farm, have been amply rewarded. As he prospered in his undertakings he added to his place all the modern equipments and accessories of a model farm, and at the time of his retirement the improved appearance of his, farm was proof of his careful supervision and practical methods. As he was financially enabled he has purchased property in Willamina, which he holds as an investment. In 1884 Mr. Embum was married to Miss Jessie Johnson, a daughter of William and Rhoda Johnson, agriculturists of Oregon. To Mr. and Mrs. Embum three children have been born: Rhoda, who is the wife of Frank Easter, a liveryman in Willamina, Oregon; and Earl and Clark, both of whom are residing at home and attending school. Mr. Embum is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Tillamook, and in politics is a democrat, casting his vote with democracy in all matters of public moment. In looking over his life's record it is seen that persistent, earnest work has constituted the foundation, upon which he has built his prosperity, and his diligence may well serve as an example for others to emulate. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.