Bancroft, Hubert Howe. The History of Oregon, Vol. I 1834-1848. From "The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft," Vol. XXIX. The History Company, San Francisco, CA, 1886. pg. 468. WILLIS JENKINS Willis Jenkins and wife, entering Oregon in 1844, settled on the Luckiamute in Yamhill district. In 1852 he built the first dwelling, store, and hotel in Dallas; afterward aided in developing eastern Oregon. His wife died in 1872; his children are scattered over Oregon. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project by Jenny Tenlen. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.