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. 753. JOHN W. BRIEDWELL Born in Lawrence County, Indiana, in 1831. In 1844 moved to Davis County, Iowa. In 1852 came to Oregon and settled in Yamhill County, and now lives at Amity. His is proprietor of a warehouse and a farmer by occupation. He married Nancy Edmonson in Missouri in 1851, and their children's names are Sarah M., Mary A., George W., John W., Edward M., Ellis E., and Minnie V. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in April 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.