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. 612. DAVID ARTHUR Born in Kentucky, in 1843; lived mainly in Missouri, and joined the emigration of 1843, with his parents, William and Millie Arthur, to cross the continent with the Applegate party. Settled in Yamhill County, near McMinnville. Lived afterwards in Lane County. Married, in 1846, Mary J. Malone. Has family of four living children -- Sophronia G., Abbie E., Arcelia A., and Eugene L. Mrs. Arthur, who also belonged to the aforesaid party, died in 1879. The family now reside in Salem. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.