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. 755. JOSEPH H. DELORE a farmer and stock raiser residing in Prineville, who was born in Marion county, Oregon, on May 21, 1849. His father, Peter Delore, was born where LaGrande Oregon, now stands, in 1821, and is one of the historical characters of the Webfoot State. He now resides in southeastern Crook county, and a detailed history of his career will be found in another portion of this work. Joseph H. obtained his primary education in Marion county, and also attended school in Wasco county, where he remained until 1874, when he went to Nevada and rode the range for fourteen years. He came to Crook county in 1889 and selected a place on Beaver creek where he engaged in horse and cattle raising until 1900. In that year he sold his land and bought his present place, consisting of one-fourth section of fine agricultural soil. This lies six miles north of Prineville and is well improved with house, barn and other buildings and is all under cultivation, producing the cereals and hay. Mr. Delore also owns a residence in Prineville where the family dwell during the school months of the year. In 1902 Mr. Delore married Virginia Bertrand, the widow of Scipion Bertrand. Mrs. Delore and her former husband were born in France and came to the United States in 1893, settling in Connecticut. There Mr. Bertrand died in 1899. Five children survive him, three of whom are living with our subject and the other two in Connecticut. In 1901, Mrs. Delore came to Prineville and there occurred her marriage to our subject as stated above. Mr. Delore is a hard working man and is fast laying the foundations for wealth and independence, being considered one of the well-to-do farmers of this section. During the Indian troubles he was engaged as a scout with his, brother, Peter, who was captain of the scouts and, who is also mentioned in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Delore are members of the Catholic church. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in February 2009 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.