An Illustrated History of Central Oregon, Western Historical Publishing Company,
Spokane, WA. 1905, page 301-302.

LINDSEY B. THOMAS, who is well and favorably known in Wasco county and
throughout the adjacent country, is now dwelling in Dufur. He was born in
Prineville, Oregon, on October 7, 1874, the son of Daniel E. and Candace (Smith)
Thomas, who are mentioned in this work elsewhere. After commencing his education
in the schools of his native place, our subject came with his parents to Dufur,
where he studied in the graded schools. Then he took a course in a Portland
business college and following that taught for several years in this county. He
next embarked in the typographical work and on the Dufur Despatch and the
Times-Mountaineer learned the art of the printer and typesetter. He followed the
same for some time and then took up merchandising. Owing to his health he was
forced to abandon this in one year and was for one year in Portland under the
doctor's care. Then he returned to Dufur and entered the employ of Johnston
Brothers as bookkeeper, and upon the opening of their bank, February 5, 1905, he
became cashier of the same.      

Mr. Thomas is a member of Ridgely Lodge, No. 71, of the I.O.O.F. and is
prominent in fraternal circles. He has filled the chairs of this order and is
also a member of the Nicholson Encampment, of which he is scribe. He has been
delegate to the grand lodge and takes a great interest in the welfare of his
orders.      

In political matters, Mr. Thomas evinces a keen interest and he is well posted
on the questions that are before the people. He has been justice of the peace at
different times and for several terms was city recorder.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2005 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. 
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.