Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P. "History of Clarke County, Washington Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington Publishing Co., 1885. HON. J. B. LA DU - The son of the above named pioneer [Crumline La Du], was born in Fishkill, Dutchess county, New York, October 28, 1833, and came to the Pacific Coast via the Isthmus of Panama in 1853, when he joined his father on the farm on the Columbia river where he has since resided. This point is known as Steamboat Landing, and here Mr. La Du, has a store. He has been elected to the Territorial Council once, and three times to the House of Representatives. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.