Carey, Charles Henry.  "History of Oregon." Vol. 3. Chicago-Portland: Pioneer
Historical Pub. Co., 1922.  p. 112.
 
ARTHUR MARTIN SILVA, D. D.

     Dr. Arthur Martin Silva who practices his profession in Clatskanie, is one
of the most successful and prominent of the professional men in that place.  He
is a native of Columbia county, born at Rainier, in 1892, the son of Joseph and
Katherine (Wilson) Silva.  His grandfather was a member of the diplomatic corps
in Portugal and a man of large affairs.  Joseph Silva came to America when but
thirteen years of age, with the determination to build his own future.  For a
short time he remained in Boston, Massachusetts, and then sought the Pacific
coast, settling at Rainier in the early pioneer days.  The Doctor's mother was
also of a pioneer family, whose forbears had lived for many generations in the
Southern States.  Joseph Silva went to work at the lumber business at Rainier,
and built and operated for many years one of the largest sawmills in that
section.  He also engaged in the mercantile business and at the time of his
demise a few years ago he left a very large estate, mostly in valuable land
holding that are increasing in value year by year.
     Dr. Silva was educated in the grade and high schools of Rainier, and after
taking up other avocations, decided to take up dentistry as his life work.  He
matriculated at the North Pacific Dental College of Portland and was graduated
therefrom upon the completion of his course in 1919, with the degree of D. M. D.
He then entered the office of Dr. F. R. Davis, the leading dentist of Portland.
After a short term of service here he moved to Clatskanie, where he established
an office and soon built up a fine practice.
     In 1917 Dr. Silva served in the navy at Bremerton navy yard, but was sent
back to finish his professional course, and the signing of the armistice
prevented his recall.  Fraternally Dr. Silva is a member of the Odd Fellows, the
Moose and the Red Men.  He has not yet married but it will not be surprising if
this popular young man should enter the ranks of the Benedicts before the
publication of this brief story.  His acknowledged ability, wide acquaintance
and family connections assure him success in his profession.
 
 
 
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2006 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.