"An Illustrated history of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties : with a
brief outline of the early history of the state of Oregon." Chicago?: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1902.  Page 306.  Baker County.

JOSEPH S. JETT

     Among the leading farmers of Baker county, must be mentioned the man whose
name gives caption to this review.  He likewise takes a vital interest in
political matters and exhibits broad-minded public spirit and a willingness to
do what lies in his power for the upbuilding of his community and county and the
advancement of the general welfare.  As a man and member of society, his
standing is an enviable one, and it affords us pleasure to be able to accord him
representation here as one of the county's leading men.
     Mr. Jett is a native of Franklin county, Missouri, born May 12, 1844, his
parents being William E. and Elizabeth Jett.  In 1848 he accompanied his parents
to Grundy county, same state, where he attended the district school during its
sessions and worked on a farm the remainder of the time, until 1864.  He then
crossed the plains to Baker county, Oregon, locating first in the Powder river
valley, near Baker City, where he lived until 1869.  He then settled on the old
Scott place, seven miles northwest of Huntington, on Burnt river, the original
owners of which, Mr. and Mrs. Scott were shot by Indians in 1867.  To the
cultivation and improvement of this tract, he has devoted himself zealously
since, with the natural result that it has long since been brought to such a
state of cultivation as to produce abundant crops of alfalfa and other farm
products, including fruit of various kinds.  Mr. Jett also has a large band of
cattle on the range.
     As before implied, our subject is a leader in political matters, his party
affiliations being with the Democrats.  He was married on December 11, 1881, to
Henrietta Christenson, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and they are now parents of
eight children, Augusta M., Lizzie, deceased, Ida Pl, Clara, Ruth C., Joseph B.,
Hattie D., and Dorman E., all at home.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in September 2005 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.