Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 4. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 982. JOHN NAHBAUR Among the honored representatives of Austria who have taken advantage of the opportunities offered by the new world is John Nahbaur, who is the owner of a fine one hundred sixty acre farm in Josephine county, near Grants Pass, which he obtained from the government of the United States, and upon which he has made his home for many years. He labors early and late to improve his property, lives in a good house, has one of the finest barns in the neighborhood and owns much excellent farm equipment. He was born in Austria, December 22, 1850, a son of Joe and Anne (Baur) Nahbaur, being one of six children in his parents' family. Owing to a weakness in one of his eyes, Mr. Nahbaur was not compelled to do military service in his native country, as is the custom. He received a good common-school education in Austria, and emigrated to the new world in 1880, he and one brother being the only representatives of the family to come to the United States. He settled in Illinois, reaching that state, March 22, 1880. His first employment was as a laborer, and after remaining in the Prairie state for seven years he removed to Oregon in 1887, where he immediately settled upon the beautiful and valuable tract of land which he now owns. All of the improvements on the property were made by him and manifest his enterprise and skill. He carries on general farming, specializing in raising fruit, grain and hay. John Nahbaur is a republican. He is an earnest and consistent member of the Catholic church. He belongs to the Foresters, and takes an active interest in that order. Mr. Nahbaur has long been recognized as one of the valued and influential citizens of his community and enjoys a reputation for integrity and honest dealing. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.