Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 3. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 695. TREPHON DIERICKX the owner of a fine farm of one hundred and seventy-two acres, is well known as one of the enterprising agriculturists and representative citizens of Washington county. His birth occurred in Belgium in the year 1868, his parents being Peter and Monica Dierickx, who were likewise natives of that country. The father passed away in Belgium in 1891 but the mother is still living and yet makes her home in her native land. To them were born nine children, eight of whom still survive÷four in America and four in Belgium. Those who crossed the Atlantic to the United States are: August, who is a resident of Washington county, Oregon; Trephon, of this review; Agnes, the wife of Charles Loseveet, of Rushville, Nebraska; and another brother making his home at the same place. Trephon Dierickx obtained his education in the schools of his native country and when a young man of twenty-three years emigrated to the United States, settling at Rushville, Nebraska, where he remained for ten years. Subsequently he spent five years in various parts of the United States in search of a favorable location. His choice finally fell upon Washington county, Oregon, where in 1906 he purchased a farm of one hundred acres, ninety-five acres of which he has brought under a high state of cultivation. By additional purchase he has extended the boundaries of his place until it now embraces one hundred and seventy-two acres. As an agriculturist he has been quite successful and, taking pride in the appearance of his farm, he has added every improvement which might contribute to its neatness and fertility. He has also made such study of the soil as to enable him to so adapt his crops as to reap the maximum yield per acre. In politics Mr. Dierickx is a democrat, believing firmly in the principles of that party. He has held the position of road supervisor for six years and has proven a most faithful and capable public official. In religious faith he is a Catholic. Coming to the new world in early manhood, he has utilized his opportunities to the best of his ability and has gained a place among the prosperous and esteemed citizens of his community. Transcriber's additional notes: Census 1900, June; Sheridan Co, NE; Hunter Pct, p 237 family # 89 Triphon Dierex, 35, b Oct 1864, b Belgium, fa b Belgium, m b Belgium, to US 1889, farmer, owns farm free, can read, write & speaks english Eugenie Loosveldt, sister, 39, b April 1861, Bel, Bel, Bel, to US 1899, married 1 yr, 0 children, can read & write, cannot speak english Charles Loosveldt, br in law, 35, b Aug 1864, Bel, Bel, Bel, to US 1899, married 1 yr, farm laborer, can read, write & speak english 1910, April 27; Washington Co, OR; Banks Pct, p 47, Walker Road, family # 111 Trephon Diericks, 41, Bel, Bel, Bel, single, to US 1886, farmer, general farm, owns farm free 1920, Jan 23; Washington Co, OR; Banks Pct, p 23, Barrett Rd, family # 213 Trephone Dierickx, 55, Bel, Bel, Bel, to US 1890, Nat. 1895, farmer, general farm, owns farm free Bertha, wife, 35, Bel, Bel, Bel, to US 1912 Madelene, dau, 6, OR, Bel, Bel Annie, dau, 5, OR, Bel, Bel Francis, son, 2 9/12, OR, Bel, Bel Ernest De Bruyne, bro in law, 30, Bel, Bel, Bel, to US 1913, farm laborer Camil Braanebuns, boarder, 45, Bel, Bel, Bel, to US 1901, farm laborer Emilee " , boarder, 34, Bel, Bel, Bel, servant, to US 1919 OR Death Index: Dierickx, Triphon May 31, 1930 Washington, death cert. # 103 ******************* 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.