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. 655 DANIEL DESKINS Born in Kentucky in 1820; on his arrival in Oregon he settled at North Yamhill; was a farmer. He married Miss Shuck in 1854, and their children's names are -- Ellen, Caroline, Emma, and Edith. Mr. Deskins died in 1873. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.