Gaston, Joseph.  "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912."  Vol. 3. 
Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 660.
 
H. G. F. EGGERS

     who is living retired in Pendleton was for many years one of the prominent
agriculturists of Umatilla county. His birth occurred in Holstein, Germany, July
23, 1860, his parents being Henry and Catherine (Carsons) Eggers. The family
left their native land in 1864 and after arriving in the United States settled
in McLean county, Illinois. They resided there until 1893 when they came to
Umatilla county, Oregon, and located upon a farm twelve miles northeast of
Pendleton. The father owned one half section there and resided upon it until he
retired and took up his residence in Portland. Later he removed to Orange,
California, where he is now living. To their union six children were born:
Maggie, who is the wife of J. Hudermann, of Pendleton; Ella, who is married to
Chris Breding, also a resident of Pendleton; Mary, who is the wife of P. W.
Ahlen, of Orange, California; H. G. F., the subject of this review; Fred, who is
living north of Pendleton; and J. H., who is residing in Orange, California.
     In Illinois H. G. F. Eggers acquired such education as was afforded by the
public schools near his father's farm. Little occurred to vary for him the
ordinary routine of farm life, and such time as he did not spend in the
schoolroom was given to agricultural pursuits. After he laid aside his
text-books he gave his entire attention and efforts to cultivating his father's
farm. He was thus engaged for two years before he came to Umatilla county two
years after his parents had removed here. Desiring to start out independently he
rented land for a number of years and later purchased his father's property. His
agricultural undertakings have always netted him substantial results and he has
from time to time been able to increase his holdings until at present he owns
fourteen hundred and twenty acres near Myrick station, this county. His life's
record shows what can be accomplished when unremitting energy, perseverance and
hard labor are used for the means of accomplishing an end. The highly cultivated
state and well equipped appearance of his property at the time of his retirement
showed Mr. Eggers had striven not only to make a living but also to meet with
the success which is due every earnest farmer in this county. He resided upon
his farm until about 1908 when he removed to Pendleton where he is now living
retired in the comfortable home which he owns at 400 Jackson street. He has
rented his farm property to his son and son-in-law.
     On the 12th of February, 1884, Mr. Eggers was married to Miss Anna Mary
Witt, also a native of Holstein, Germany. When she was but seventeen years of
age she came to America alone, going directly to Illinois. Her birth occurred on
the 12th of April, 1865. To their union live children have been born: Bertha,
who is the wife of B. E. Anderson of Umatilla county; John, who is living on his
father's farm; Dora, who is residing at home; Theresa, who is married to W. L.
Boynton of Pendleton; and Malinda. who is also living at home. The family holds
membership in the German Lutheran church of Pendleton. In addition to rearing
his own children and giving them such educational and social advantages as
Pendleton afforded he also adopted William Breding when the boy was but one and
one half years of age. He at once made him a regular member of the family and
extended to him the same treatment which was afforded the children of his own
family.


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