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. 827. BEVENS, J. S. Born in DeKalb County, Missouri; his first settlement in Oregon was in Yamhill County; his present residence is Buena Vista, and occupation farming. He married C. K. Shelton in Oregon and their children's names are: Nola J., Minnie A., Prince L., and Josie. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.