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. 812. ROBERT McLAUGHLIN Born in Kentucky in 1810; on his arrival in Oregon he settled at Buena Vista, Polk County, and still resides there in the occupation of farming. He married Mary Griffith in Missouri, in 1838, and their children's names are: Joseph A., Martha A., Harriet E., John T., Elizabeth J., Mary E., Louisa C., George W., William N., and Alfred M. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.