Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon." Vol. 2. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 35. JOHN G. WHITEMAN John G. Whiteman has long been recognized as one of Marion county's most enterprising fanners and has also gained marked prestige in the sphere of private citizenship, having lent his efforts and influence for the advancement and progress of his community. He is a native of the state of Iowa, born on the 16th day of May, 1868, and is a son of S. J. L. and Margaret A. (Goudy) Whiteman, the former a native of Xenia, Ohio, while the latter was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. S. J. L. Whiteman came to the coast in 1871, traveling by railroad to Sacramento, California, thence by boat to Portland, and then by railroad to Salem. For about n year alter his arrival here he was in the employ of Captain Ankeny, after which he farmed fur a few years on leased land. In 1878 he bought two hundred acres of land on Sidney Flats, part of which was in timber, the remainder being prairie land. With the help of his son, he cleared off a large part of this land and continued his farming operations there until his death, which occurred in 1921. His wife had preceded him in death many years, having passed away in 1883. They were the parents of five children, namely: John G.; Arthur and Mrs. Laura Howe, deceased; Mrs. Grace Hanson, of Salem; and Mrs. Addie Fritz, who lives in California. John G. Whiteman was educated in the public schools of Buena Vista, Polk county, Oregon, and then worked on his father's and other farms for several years. He spent four years in logging camps on the coast, and then came to his present place, to the operation of which he has closely devoted his efforts. His principal crops are hay and corn, and he keeps a dairy of twelve good cows, some of which are pure-bred Jerseys, and has a registered sire. He has also a number of purebred Duroc Jersey hogs and he feeds all of his crops on the place, having been very successful with his live stock. He has a well improved farm and has managed it in a manner that has reflected great credit on his ability and foresightedness. In 1890 Mr. Whiteman was united in marriage to Miss Cora A. Starr, who was born at Coal Creek, Iowa, and is a daughter of James and Orpha Starr, both of whom are deceased. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom six are living, namely: George, Charles, Henry, Albert, Ira, and Stella, who is the wife of Hack Kennedy. James Starr came to Oregon in 1890 and took up a homestead at Monroe. Lane county, but later sold that place and bought a ranch near Harrisburg. which he afterward sold, removing to Junction City, where he lived until his death, in 1914. in which year his wife also died. Mrs. Cora White-man died April 14, 1921, leaving a son, Claud, who was horn on his grandfather's old home place, July 4, 1891. He is now married and assists his father in the operation of the home farm. Mr. Whiteman is a member of Buena Vista Lodge, No. 24, I. O. O. F., and Salem Camp No. 118, W. O. W. He is now serving as chairman of the school board and was road supervisor for eight years, during which time he built several miles of good roads in his district. Every measure or project for the improvement or betterment of his locality receives his hearty support and he is regarded as one of its most valuable citizens. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2014 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.