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. 867. IRA ERB Born in Pennsylvania in 1847; lived there, and in Ohio and Illinois, until the beginning of the Rebellion; served in the Union Army throughout that struggle. Came to Oregon and settled at Salem. Married, in 1880, Hattie Myers. Mr. Erb's occupation is carpenter. Is a member of the Odd Fellows, A. 0. U. W., and Grand Army organizations. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.