Carey, Charles Henry. "History of Oregon." Vol. 2. Chicago-Portland: Pioneer Historical Pub. Co., 1922. p. 445. ELOF THOMAS HEDLUND, D.D.S. Dr. Elof Thomas Hedlund, prominent dentist of Portland, was born in Louisiana, June 29, 1885, a son of Elof and Julia M. (Nick) Hedlund. In the public schools of New Orleans and Roseland, Louisiana, he pursued his education, after which he entered the dental department of Tulane University and was graduated therefrom with the class of 1906, at which time the degree of D. D. S. was conferred upon him. In the same year he entered the office of Dr. W. M. Miller, a prominent dental surgeon of New Orleans, with whom he remained for three years. In 1909 he opened an office in Portland and has since remained in practice in this city, his professional ability winning for him a large patronage. He possesses marked mechanical skill and is very efficient and thorough in all of his work, employing the most modern methods and appliances used in the practice of dentistry and dental surgery. Dr. Hedlund is active in all civic affairs and stands high as a citizen, while his professional standing is unquestioned. In his political views Dr. Hedlund is a democrat and a leader In the ranks of that party. In 1914 he was a candidate for the nomination for congress from the third congressional district of Oregon. He has served as presidential elector, is now serving as county chairman of the democratic central committee and is past president of the Jackson Club. While residing in Louisiana he served with the state militia as a member of the Washington Artillery Company, one of the old-time southern organizations, membership in which establishes a young man's social standing. He is an earnest and active member of the Portland Chamber of Commerce and is also identified with the Portland Ad Club and the Alumni Association of Tulane University. In 1907 Dr. Hedlund was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Hancock, of Dallas. Texas, member of a prominent southern family, and they have become the parents of a son, William Hancock. For recreation Dr. Hedlund turns to motoring and other outdoor sports. In social circles of the city he is well known and popular, while his professional associates find in him a man of the highest principles and integrity, and his worth to the community is widely acknowledged. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in September 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.