Carey, Charles Henry. "History of Oregon." Vol. 2. Chicago-Portland: Pioneer Historical Pub. Co., 1922. p. 412. W. A. MARSHALL W. A. Marshall since 1913 has served as a member of the state industrial commission. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, January 19, 1875, a son of George and Sarah (Walker) Marshall. In 1907 Mr. Marshall came to Portland as linotype operator for the Portland Linotype Company and he also became editor of the Oregon Labor Press, serving in that capacity for one and a halt years. In 1912 he was appointed by Governor West as one of nine men to draft a compensation law for the state. This was a notable legislative achievement, resulting in a marked betterment in conditions arising accidents. In the latter part of 1913 Governor West appointed Mr. Marshall to his present position on the state industrial commission and he has continued to serve under the administrations of Governors Withycombe and Olcott. He is a member of the executive board of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions, being also a member of the committees on statistics and accident prevention of the association. His work in connection with the commission has largely to do with accident prevention and statistics, and his services in these connections are most important and valuable to industrial interests. In 1898 Mr. Marshall was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Swanson a native of Galesburg, Illinois, and they have become the parents of three children: Marie, Willard and John. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.