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. 657. DAVID M. GUTHRIE Born in Boone County, Missouri, May 28, 1824. Started overland to Oregon in May, 1846, and arrived in December. Being a farmer, he settled in Polk County, taking up a land claim. His residence is four miles south of Dallas. Here he has a fine farm, with excellent improvements, and lives thereon in comfort, with his large family. A part of his attention is given to stock-raising, at which he is regarded as very successful. He married Mary Ellen Davidson, September 21, 1851, in Polk County. She died October 23, 1860, leaving five children -- Harvey Elias, Aaron, James Thomas, Sarah Margaret, and Henry. Mr. Guthrie was married to Martha Emeline Miller, in Polk County, October 18, 1868. By her he has had -- David A., George H., Jonathan F., Odis M., Joseph L., Mary E., Laton A., Forest L., Martha T., and Lillie M. ******************* 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.