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. 773. J. E. MAGERS Born in Morgan County, Ohio, September 25, 1847; came to Oregon with his father, W. B. Magers. He was educated at the Willamette University, after which he taught school eight years; was professor of mathematics in McMinnville college three years. Studied law in the East, and was admitted to the bar in 1876; returned to Oregon and practiced law in Salem the following year; then moved to McMinnville, where he now resides, in the practice of his profession, and in partnership with Henry Warren in the insurance and real estate business. Was a candidate for representative in 1882, which resulted in a tie vote. Married Miss D. E. Shrader in 1879, who has one child, Fleta Leone. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.