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.

   WILLIAM FAULL.  As "great oaks from little adorns grow" so character comes up
from the seed down in the days of hardships and trials which does not bend or
daunt the brae heart, nor dim the eyes of hope.  Upon such a character fell the
early burdens of William FAULL, one of the most prominent men of Dallas, Ore.
Growing into manhood without the guidance of a father, whose care he scarcely
remembered to have ever had, he formed his own ide4as of manliness and success
and his subsequent life has proven them unusually happy ones.
   His father, Richard FAULL, a native of Cornwall, England, emigrated to
America with his family in 1847, settling near Hazel Green, in Grant county,
Wis., where he engaged in lead mining.  But not experiencing from his work the
desired returns, he dicided to try his fortunes in the mines of California.
Sailing from New York in 1851, he reached Panama, and crossing the isthmus, took
passage for San Francisco, which city he was destined never to see, for he died
on board the ship, leaving the loved ones back in the Wisconsin country alone.
The mother, Elizabeth (RODGERS) FAULL, also of Cornwall, England, continued to
live in that state for some time, with her six children about her.  Later in
life she removed to Lemars, Iowa, where she remained up to the time of her death
in 1893.
   William was the fourth of the six children, and was born September 19, 1847,
near Benton, LaFayette county, Wis.  His education was obtained in the district
schools, under very great difficulties, as he was compelled to help in hte
support of the family at the age of ten years, receiving for his work ten and
fifteen cents per day.  As he advanced in years his wages increased
proportionately, and at thirteen he was making $6 per month and later being the
proud recipient of $15 for the same length of time.  During the war he received
very good returns for his work, as men were scarce.  When twenty years old he
took up his father;s occupation, that of coal and lead mining, remaining at it
for four years, when he removed to Plymouth county, Iowa, where he took up a
homestead claim of eighty acres.  After nine years of improving and farming this
property, Mr. FAULL followed the example of his father which had ended so
sisastrously but which has been productive of such good results in his case.
Coming west in 1880, he settled in Polk county, Ore., where he carried on
forming for four years.  At the close of this time, he bought the store of J. B.
CHAMBERS in Dallas, and with F. E. CHAMBERS as a partner, he commenced his
mercantile life.  For one year the two remained together, then Mr. CHAMBERS
retired, H. B. COSPER taking his place.  This partnership continued for another
year, when Mr. FAULL bougtht out the other's interest, taking entire control of
the business.  With only a small stock at the beginning he was added to it until
it has increased in value ten times over, having put up in 1892, a large, brick
building, 34x112 feet, and two stories in height.  The first floor is devoted to
a hardware stock and house furnishings, the second, to farming implements, being
also a tin-shop.  His business unquestionably leads the hardware interests in
Polk county.  In 1892 he also built a warehouse for agricultural implements, the
building being 35x65 feet.
   In 1875 Mr. FAULL was married in Wisconsin to Miss M. J. KINNEY, born in Lake
George, N. Y.  Thought very much interested in his business he has still found
time to be active in politics, being a very strong Republican and a firm
advocate of the tariff reform.  Fraternally, he is a member of Jennings Lodge
No. 9 A. F. & A. M., and Ainsworth Lodge No. 17 R. A. M.


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