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. 509. FRANK MEDLER The subject of our biographical sketch is one of the enterprising family of Medleys who have accomplished so much in the settlement and upbuilding of Sherman county, and who reside six miles northeast of Rufus. He was born in Cabell county, West Virginia, the son of John and Eliza J. (Hull) Medler, mentioned elsewhere. In the public schools of West Virginia and in Sherman county our subject received a good business education, worked on his father's farm and at various other pursuits. February 9, 1895, near Grant, he was united in marriage to Miss. Hattie M. Lovelace, born. in Marion county, Oregon. She is the daughter of Almanson and Allie. (White) Lovelace. The father is living in Vancouver, Washington ; the mother is now the wife of Mr. Peter Fleck, of Rufus. Mrs. Medler has three half-brothers, James and Joseph Brady and Roy Fleck, all farmers and residents of Gilliam county, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Medler have two children living : Francis J., born March. 24, 1898 ; Della M., born November 8, 1903. They have lost two little girls, Idabel, born September 17, 1900, and died February 1, 1904; Winnie M.,. born January 3, 1896, died January 10, the same month. Mr. Medler is a member of the M. W. A., of Klondike. Politically he is independent. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.