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. 624. HORACE HOLDEN Born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, July 10, 1810. Resided in various localities in early life; followed the sea for a time; turned sugar planter in the Sandwich Islands. After many adventures, came to Oregon in April, 1844. Resides now three miles north of Salem on an extensive farm. He was married in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1836. His children are -- Horace, Eugene, Ellen, Isabelle, and Theodore. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.