Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 3. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 898. C. J. GULLIFORD who is interested in a hardware business in Echo, is also the owner of a livery barn there and sixty-five acres of alfalfa land, a portion of which is within the city limits. He is a prominent resident of the city and has been for about five years a member of the municipal council. He was born in Lane county, Oregon, August 28, 1863, the son of John and Julia Gulliford, the former a native of Illinois and the latter of Missouri. The parents emigrated to Oregon about 1855 and settled in Lane county, where they resided for about ten years. The father then removed to Umatilla county, taking up a government claim there, upon which he resided until his death, in 1899. In his earlier years in Oregon he had participated in the Indian war. The mother is still living and makes her home in Pendleton. They were the parents of nine children, three of whom are deceased. The six children who are now living are all residents of Umatilla county. C. J. Gulliford was given a common-school education and remained at home with his parents until he attained the age of twenty-five years. At that age he engaged in the stock business in Umatilla county, an occupation which he followed for fifteen years. He then came to Echo, where he operated a farm adjoining the city limits. He is now engaged in the hardware business in partnership with Ed Hammer and also is the owner of a livery barn in Echo. He likewise owns sixty-five acres of alfalfa land, part of which adjoins the town, the remainder lying inside the corporation. In 1896 Mr. Gulliford was married to Miss Kate McCullough, of Umatilla county, a daughter of J. M. and Lucinda (Johnson) McCullough. The parents came to this county at an early date and the father took part in the Indian war. His death occurred in 1908 but the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Gulliford are the parents of three children, Clephane, Daphne and Myrtle, all at home. In his fraternal connections Mr. Gulliford is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Echo and also belongs to the Woodmen and Maccabees lodges. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and he has been prominently connected with city politics for many years, having been a member of the city council for about five years. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church and are actively engaged in the work of that denomination. Mr. Gulliford is one of the popular business men of Echo, where he is widely known and universally respected. He is a progressive, enthusiastic citizen and readily lends his assistance to every good work calculated to advance the interests of his city and community. He is active in business affairs, giving the closest attention to all details and having long since won an enviable reputation for integrity and general efficiency. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.