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. 703. AMBROSE FIELDS Born in Kentucky, February 2, 1792; was a farmer by occupation, and died at Oregon City, March 17, 1872. his wife's previous name was Annie Nour. Children: Mary A. (deceased), Nelson (deceased), William S. (deceased), Mary J., Minerva L., Catherine E., Joseph A. (deceased), Sarah N., and Thomas R. Transcriber's additional notes: "Index to Oregon Donation Land Claim Files in the National Archives" by The Genealogical Forum of Oregon; 1957 Ambrose & Ann Fields; Oregon City Land Office; DLC # 737; 561.17 acres & 520.92 acres; Township 3 S, Range 1 E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 Ambrose Fields; Washington Co; b 1792, Rockingham Co., N.C.; arrived Oregon 4 Sept., 1847; settled claim 3 March, 1850; married Ann, 18 Dec., 1817/18 KY. Corrected cert. given 27 July, 1872. Affidavits by Wm. A. Bird, Elijah Bird. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in April 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.