Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 3.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 319.
 
JAMES E. WEBB, M. D.

     No physician in Marion county enjoys a higher reputation than Dr. James E.
Webb. who has successfully practiced in Mount Angel for more than a quarter of a
century, and renders important and valuable service to the community in the
office of mayor as well as in his professional capacity. He was born in Michigan
and his parents, G. A. and Elizabeth M. (Nichol) Webb, migrated to Oregon in
1886. They settled in Silverton, where the father, one of its pioneer realtors,
prospered in business and contributed materially toward the upbuilding and
improvement of that locality. He fought for the Union during the dark days of
civil strife, serving in Company I, of the Fifth Michigan Infantry, and lost an
arm in the battle of Fredericksburg. His demise occurred in 1911 and the mother
passed away in 1922.

     Dr. Webb attended the public schools of Michigan and continued his studies
in Oregon. He received the M. D, degree from Willamette University in 1898 and
played center on its first football team. For three years he was a surgeon for
the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, making his headquarters at The Dalles,
and in 1901 opened an office in Mount Angel. He is well versed in the science of
medicine and surgery and has established a large general practice. Calm,
decisive and well poised, he Inspires confidence in his patients and displays
marked ability in solving the difficult problems which are constantly arising in
connection with his professional duties. In 1917 he laid aside his practice and
entered the service of his country. He was commissioned a first lieutenant in
the Medical Corps and rose to the rank of captain. For a time he was stationed
at Camp Lewis, Washington, and was afterward assigned to duty with a troop
train, with which he traveled to many parts of the United States. He was first
with the Ninety-first Division but later was transferred to the Thirteenth and
was in readiness for overseas duty when the armistice was signed.

     In 1898 Dr. Webb was married in Salem to Miss Amy 0. Kinser, a daughter of
A. S. and Olive Kinser, who came to Oregon early in the '80s. Her father also
enlisted in the federal army and served with a company of Illinois cavalry while
the Civil war was in progress. Dr. and Mrs. Webb have two children, Georgie E.
and Arden E., both of whom were born in Mount Angel, The former was graduated in
June, 1927, from St. Vincent's training school and follows the profession of
nursing.

     Dr. Webb belongs to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and from the time the
Silverton Aerie was established he has been retained as its surgeon. He was one
of the first presidents of the Community Club, which he aided in organizing, and
has always evinced a deep interest in matters touching the growth and
advancement of this locality. For eight years he was a councilman and for six
years has served as mayor of Mount Angel. His administration has been marked by
the institution of needed reforms and improvements and his course has been
strongly commended. At one time Dr. Webb was a breeder of fine horses, which he
exhibited at various shows, and won many blue ribbons. He also studied music and
for many years was a member of the Mount Angel Band. His is a well rounded
development and time has demonstrated his worth.

     
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2016 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.