An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 417-418 JOHN CALVIN BYRD, a hardware merchant of Spokane, was born in Oregon, in 1857, a son of Lorenzo A. and Martha C. Byrd, the former a native of Arkansas, and the latter of Missouri. The father was a farmer by occupation, and was one of the pioneers of Oregon, settling there as early as 1845. John Calvin Byrd, the second in a family of eight children, was educated in the public schools of Oregon, and also attended the Christian College at Monmouth, Oregon. After leaving school, in 1872, he located in Salem, Oregon, where he was engaged as a dentist about seven years. Mr. Byrd next came to Spokane, Washington, associated himself with Mr. Wolverton in the hardware business, in which he still continues. He has a beautiful home in the city, containing all the modern improvements. In 1882 our subject was united in marriage to Miss Josie Wolverton, and they have had three children, two now living, viz.: Prince Wolverton, aged seven years; and Edna Mary, aged six years, both attending the public schools of Spokane. Politically, Mr. Byrd votes with the Democratic party. He is one of the most enterprising business men in the community in which he resides, is a man of studious habits, and has a host of friends in Spokane. Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer * * * * 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.