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. 803.
 
J. O. GARNER

     has demonstrated what a man can do in this rich section of the west by
faking hold with his hands with energy and wisdom. He resides on the Grindstone,
just out from Suplee and follows farming and stock raising. His birth occurred
in Iowa, on October 4, 1859, his father being Frank Garner, a native of Indiana.
In very early days he moved to Iowa and followed farming. When ten years of age,
our subject went from Iowa to Missouri and there remained until he had grown to
manhood being occupied in the meantime in farming. His education was secured
from the public schools and he remained in Missouri until 1884. In that year Mr.
Garner decided to come west and after investigating concluded that Central
Oregon was the best spot to locate. He accordingly made his way to Crook county
and soon began to work for wages. Shortly thereafter he took land where he now
resides and as the years went by, has added by purchase until he now owns ten
hundred and forty acres. The same is well supplied with all improvements and
bandied in a skillful manner, for Mr. Garner is a good stockman and a wise
farmer. His stock consists of horses and cattle of which he has a goodly number.
He is one of the respected men of the community and is well known for his
integrity and sagacity.


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