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. RUDOLPH SURBER - Was born in Switzerland, April 2, 1842, and in 1868 came to the United States. After residing in Wisconsin in 1875 he came to the Pacific Coast, and finally settled in Clarke county, being largely engaged in dairying. Married Catherine Good, and has six children, viz: Jacob, Lena, Bertha, Willie, Charlie and Clara. 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.