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. p. 644. WILLIAM RIDGEWAY Born in Buchanan County, Missouri, September 3, 1842; came to Oregon and settled at Mill Creek, Polk County, which is still his place of residence; he is a farmer by occupation. In 1878 he married Matilda J. Blair, and they have one child -- Mary C. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.