Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 920.

ELMER D. LUTZ

     is one of the industrious farmers and stockmen of Lake county and resides
about a mile north of Silver Lake, where he has one of the best farms in the
county. It consists of two hundred and forty acres of first class soil, well
adapted to the production of all kinds of grain, fruits and vegetables usually
grown in this latitude. The place is well improved and kept in a good state of
cultivation and Mr. Lutz is considered one of the thrifty and substantial men of
this county.
     Elmer D. Lutz was bom on February 7, 1864, in Forest Grove, Iowa. His
father, Charles Lutz, was born in Pennsylvania and was an early pioneer in Iowa.
He was in that state when the Sioux Indians were on the war path and was exposed
to much danger and hardship. He married Martha Long and they are now living in
Whatcom, Washington. The brothers and sisters of our subject are Albert J., on
the police force of Whatcom; Mrs. Irene Boyd; Charles B.; John L.; Walter A., a
druggist; and Maty; deceased. Those living are dwelling in Whatcom.  Our subject
was the third child in the family and from the time he was twelve years of age,
has been doing for himself. He has met with much adversity and has seen a great
deal of hard labor but has always been possessed of sufficient grit and force to
overcome. His education was secured in the various places where he lived during
his boyhood days and when the family journeyed to South Dakota, he went with
them. In 1866, he came to California, settling in Shasta county and a year
latter journeyed thence to Silver Lake valley, landing here in May, 1887. He
first took a preemption but was beat out of that owing to the swamp act
However, he succeeded in getting a clear title to the place. Silver Creek runs
through the land and he irrigates portions of the farm from it. His ranch is
very productive and in addition to handling that, Mr. Lutz raises cattle and
horses and is prospered in his labors. He had no means and everything that he
now owns has been gained by his labors and careful management here.  Mr. Lutz
stands well in the community and always takes a keen interest in educational
matters and politics and everything that tends to build up the country.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.