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. 627.

BENJAMIN F. NICHOLS

     Born in Clay County, Missouri, in 1825.  Coming to Oregon in 1844 he
wintered first at Waiilatpu, Dr. Whitman's station, and removed the next year to
Oregon City and soon after to Dallas.  Here he resided until 1877, farming.  Was
sheriff of Polk County under the Provisional Government, and again after the
territory was organized.  Studied law and became an attorney, and was clerk of
Polk County for one term.  Married Miss Sarah Ann Gilliam in 1850.  Mr. Nichols
now resides in Wasco County, which he has represented in the Legislature.
  
 
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2005 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.