Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 605.
 
LEWIS COUTURE

     resides about ten miles west from Condon on a homestead which he has
improved in good shape. He was born in Michigan on January 4, 1862. His parents,
Lewis and Elizabeth (Nado) Couture, are mentioned more specifically in the
biography of our subject's brother, Stephen, which appears in this work. In the
place of his birth Lewis was reared and in Monroe county, Michigan, his
education was obtained. Early in life he was led by a mechanical talent to
associate himself with steam engineers and was quick to pick up the art of
running an engine. This stood him in good hand and was his occupation for
several years in the country. He also was engaged in this work on the lake
steamers. In 1894 he owned and operated the first traction engine in Gilliam
county. In 1892 he came to this country, being of an enterprising and energetic
spirit, and soon selected the quarter section where he is now making his home.
In addition to handling the land he owns, Mr. Couture rents land and this year
had four hundred and fifty acres planted to wheat. He is a good farmer and is
being prospered in his labors. Thus far in life he has seen fit to adhere to the
jolly bachelor's path and content himself with its environments.  Mr. Couture's
parents were of French extraction and came to Canada in early days. A branch of
the family found its way to Michigan and from this comes our subject.
Fraternally Mr. Couture is affiliated with the K. P. He stands well in the
community and has many friends.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in November 2010 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.