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. 548.

HOLLIS W. WILCOX

     one of the younger business men of Grass Valley, has also the distinction
of being postmaster of the town and it may be stated that the business of the
United States postoffice was never conducted better in the history of Grass
Valley than it is under his management. He is careful, prompt, obliging and well
informed and the result is, he gives the people a service second to none. Owing
to the carefulness mentioned, Mr. Wilcox has scores of friends and is known as a
kind, upright and substantial man. He was born in Marion county this state, on
August 6, 1875, his parents being John D. and Ella S. (Van Nuys) Wilcox, who are
especially mentioned in this work elsewhere. He grew up in the various places
where his parents lived, working on the farm and attending the district schools.
After completing the training to be gained there, he entered the Baptist academy
at Grass Valley and studied some time. In 1898, he was appointed deputy
postmaster and on June 20 of the following year, he received the appointment of
postmaster with the office in his store. He handles cigars, tobacco, ice cream,
confectionery and so forth and has a very popular place.
     On May 20, 1897, Mr. Wilcox married Loxie J. Stanton, a native of Michigan.
The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents and our subject and his
wife are parents of two children : Willard, born December 22, 1900, and Bernard,
born February 4, 1904. Mrs. Wilcox's parents are George H. and Ethel (Bell)
Stanton, esteemed residents of this section, and are mentioned in this volume.
     Mr. Wilcox is a member of the I. O. O. F., being past grand of the order,
while he and his wife belong to the Rebekahs. In politics, he adheres to the
principles of the Republican party and is especially active in that realm. He is
a thorough business man and gentleman and a, popular citizen.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2010 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.