"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and Coos Counties. Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources." A. G. Walling, Publisher. Portland, OR. 1884. pg. 509. JAMES NEELY: lives on Jump-off Joe creek; is a farmer and stock-raiser; post-office, Grant's Pass; was born in Morgan county, Mo., 1837; came to state in 1854 and to county in 1855; married, July 5, 1877, to Elizabeth Gibson. Children, Florence M., Evert A. and Edward C. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen