Lyman, W. D. "An Illustrated History of Walla Walla County, State of
Washington."  W. H. Lever, Publisher, 1901.  p. 486.
 
WILLIAM YEEND

     a farmer seven miles north of Walla Walla, is a native of England, born in
1830. He received his education in the public schools of his fatherland and in a
private academy, then engaged in farming, an occupation which he followed
continuously for the ensuing eighteen years. In 1870 he emigrated to America,
and before the year was over he had located on the place on which we now find
him. He homesteaded eighty acres and purchased another one hundred and sixty
acres adjoining, and to this nucleus he has kept adding lands obtained by
purchase from the railroad and from private individuals, until he is now the
owner of over eight hundred acres. He raises wheat as his principal crop, but
devotes some attention to other farm products, especially fruit.
     Mr. Yeend is a thrifty, enterprising, industrious man, possessed of the
courage and force of character well suited for overcoming difficulties and for
winning success in any industry to which he may turn his attention. He
has manifested his interest in the general welfare in every way in his power,
and always shown a willingness to bear his full share of the public burdens. He
has been the choice of the electors in his district both for school director and
road overseer. Mr. Yeend was married in England in 1853 to Miss Ellen
Surman. Their children are William S., James Augustus, John Isaac, Surman N.,
Dessie M., Ellen S. and Mary Florence, living, and Roland, Arthur, Ernest. Anna
Laura, Ocenia, Frank, and two unnamed, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Yeend and most of
the family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.


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