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. 709-710. J. W. BRIEDWELL Born in Ohio in 1829; crossed the plains to California, and spent eighteen months in the mines. Took up a claim near King's Valley, and engaged in the stock business. Is in the same occupation now, but lives near Dallas, Polk County, which is his post office. He owns one thousand one hundred and seventy-four acres of land, part of which he farms. Was married in 1857 to Miss Eliza M. Reynolds, and had five children. Mrs. Briedwell died in 1875, and he married Mrs. Mary H. Ball. By her he has one child living. The names of the six are Milton J., Mary L., William E., Sarah A., James F., and Elizabeth. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in April 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.