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. 684.
 
JOHN F. ASHER

     is one of the leading stockmen of Wheeler county, and his estates lie in
the vicinity of Twickenham, where he makes his home. He is a man of stamina and
has shown good ability in his labors here, being progressive and up-to-date. He
was born in Laurel county, Kentucky, on September 15, 1865, the son of Martin
and Sarah (Brown) Asher, natives of Kentucky, the father's birthplace being the
same as this son's. Martin was a large stockman and drover, driving mules to the
south and hogs and cattle to the river markets. His parents the grandparents of
our subject, came from England to North Carolina and later settled in Kentucky.
Miss Brown whom he married, was the first cousin of the famous John Brown, who
seized the arsenal at Harper's Ferry. Her family was prominent and influential.
John F. was well educated in Kentucky and after completing his training, he gave
himself to the work of the educator for three years, making a fine record. He
was not satisfied without traveling, and as the west presented the greatest
attractions to a young progressive man, he came hither, selecting Oregon as the
objective point. He sought out the various portions of the state that offered
inducements for location and finally decided to cast his lot with Wheeler
county, selecting the estate where he now dwells, which consists of seventeen
hundred acres of excellent land. It is one of the choicest stock ranches in this
county, and is handled in fine shape. Mr. Asher gained title by purchase and has
added much improvement since that time and is now handling a fine lot of stock.
He handles cattle and sheep almost exclusively.
     Mr. Asher has the following named brothers William G.,Fred, G. M. and
Tilford, all farmers and stockmen in this county except Fred, who is a farmer in
Kentucky. Mr. Asher has done exceedingly well since coining here and has reason
to be proud of his achievements. He has many friends, has gained a prominent
place in the county, has won a large amount property and is a first class
citizen. Mr. Asher has never yet seen fit to barter away the quiet joys of
bachelordom for the responsibilities of matrimonial life, although he is
popular. 


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.