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. 787.
 
LEANDER N. LIGGETT

     the present deputy sheriff of Crook county, residing at Prineville, was
born in Polk county, Oregon, on December 23, 1853. His father, Joseph Liggett,
was born in Missouri and came with his father, our subject's grandfather, across
the plains. Joseph Liggett settled on what is known as the Liggett donation
claim near Lewisville, in the Willamette valley. He started to fight the Indians
but being taken sick at Oregon City he was obliged to return. His death occurred
at Yakima, Washington, in 1892. He married Anna E. Sleeth, a native of Indiana,
who crossed the plains in 1852 and died on March 16, 1903. Our subject remained
on the ranch with his father in Polk county until 1866, when the father was
elected sheriff and ,the family removed to Dallas.  There Leander entered school
and later matriculated at Corvallis college, graduating from the complete course
in 1873. Among his classmates was William E. Harrill, now a leading attorney.
After leaving school, Mr. Liggett went to Linn county and taught school. In 1875
he had charge of running the level from Corvallis to Newport, on the first line
that went through that country. Then he took a position in the office at Albany
as bookkeeper and assistant manager of the business, continuing until 1880. In
1878, however, he was elected superintendent of schools for Linn county and
served two years. On February 6, 1878, Mr. Liggett married Catherine E. Cowan,
and to them one child has been born, Florence Ethel, the date being December 6,
1879, and she is now deputy clerk of Crook county. In the fall of 1880, Mr.
Liggett left the valley and came to Crook county, engaging in the stock
business. In 1893 he moved to Prineville, taking the position as principal of
the city schools, continuing in the same for three years. In October, 1895, he
bought the Prineville Review, which he conducted until July, 1902, then sold to
William Holder. For three terms Mr. Liggett was mayor of Prineville and was
recorder one term. For many years he was chairman of the Democratic county
central committee, and has always been very active in political affairs. He
belongs to the A. O. U. W., the W. O. W. and the K. P. and is one of the
representative men of this county.
     On January 30, 1905, since the above was written, the sad event of the
death of Mr. Liggett has been chronicled.  Regarding it, one has said: "No death
in recent years has come as such a sudden blow to the community, to the family,
and to the many friends of the deceased.  Few knew that Mr. Liggett was
suffering from any bodily ailment.  The death of Mr. Liggett marks the close of
a lifelong career of usefulness and it is with a feeling of genuine sorrow and
regret that the host of friends and acquaintances throughout the county and
state see his remains laid to res."
     Mr. Liggett was a popular and beloved man, was a leader in many lines, had
endeared himself to all by his sterling worth and principle, and in the midst of
an active life, just when the prime of days had come to him, he stepped forth to
the realities of another life.  The entire community joined the intimate friends
in extending sympathy to the bereaved widow and family.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.