Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon." Vol. 3. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 150. ROBERT W. EARL By reason of his outstanding success, Robert W. Earl has attained a prominent place in the insurance circles of Oregon and is numbered among the energetic and progressive business men of Eugene, where he maintains his headquarters. He was born in Newberg, Yamhill county, this state on the 8th of December, 1892, is a son of Robert G. and Mary Catherine (Lewis) Earl and a representative of old pioneer stock. Robert W. Earl secured his elementary education in the public schools and then entered the University of Oregon, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in education, in 1921. His course in the university was interrupted in 1917, when he enlisted in the ordnance department of the United States Army. He was sent overseas, where he served fifteen months, and was then honorably discharged. On completing his university course, Mr. Earl entered the employ of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York, and soon demonstrated his ability in that line of business, being successively promoted until, in January, 1923, he was made district manager, his territory embracing all of Oregon south of Albany. He employs twelve men, all of whom are college graduates. In June, 1922, Mr. Earl was united in marriage to Miss Leta Kiddle, of Island City, Oregon. Mr. Earl is a Mason and he also belongs to the Lions Club, the Eugene Country Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion. He gives his political support to the republican party and keeps in close touch with the great problems of the day, on which he holds well defined opinions. A man of sterling integrity, straightforward, genial and friendly in his social contacts, he makes a favorable impression on all with whom he comes in contact and throughout the community commands uniform confidence and esteem. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in April 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.