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. 660. HARRISON LINVILLE Born in Campbell County, Tennessee, September 22, 1813; removed when seven years old, to Missouri. In 1836 married Nancy Bounds, and in 1846 came to Oregon with his family. Settled on a farm at what was known as Bloomington, Polk County, and remained there until 1865, when he removed to Buena Vista, and subsequently to Parker's Station, on the West Side railroad, and in 1884 to Independence, where he still lives. Mr. Linville was elected a member of the Territorial Legislature in 1848, and was the first county judge of Polk County. For a time he was United States Indian Agent at the Malheur Agency. The first Mrs. Linville died in 1855; and two years later Mr. Linville married Mrs. Clara L. Frederick. His children by his first wife were -- Mary E., Harriet I., Cordelia, Joan, Hannah J., Julettie, Willard S., Granville, and Clara. Of these, Joan Julettie, and Granville are dead. By his second wife he has had Joseph A. and Viola H., both now living. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.