"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. 537. JOHN W. PRICE This well known and substantial farmer of Oak creek valley, Douglas county, was born in Richland county, Ohio, near the town of Shelby, November 18, 1832. When nine years old his parents moved to Bellville, same county. Mr. Price resided on a farm with his parents until March, 1852, when he concluded to seek his fortune in the golden state. With three companions he left his home and went to Monroe, Michigan, where they purchased horses and a light wagon, and with this outfit they undertook to cross the plains to California. On arriving at Green river, Wyoming Territory, they were induced to change their route and consequently came to the "Webfoot" country, arriving in Oregon early in September, 1852. Mr. Price immediately went to Yreka, California, where he found employment with a pack train -- remaining in this situation some four years. He then located on the ranch now owned by James Short, seven miles east of Roseburg, and engaged in farming and stock raising for the period of seventeen years, meeting with abundant success. In 1878 he purchased his present homestead, then consisting of 700 acres, to which he has since added some 700 more; and now, after many years of patient toil has a finely stocked and well improved farm, consisting of 1,400 acres located on Oak creek, twelve miles north of Roseburg. In the summer of 1883 Mr. Price built one of the finest farm residences to be found in Southern Oregon -- a view of which will be found in the body of this history. Mr. Price is, indeed, a true gentleman, with whom it is a pleasure to meet, and it would be a fortunate thing for Douglas county if it had more such men with the same energy, perseverance and integrity, as Mr. John W. Price. He was united in marriage on the place where he now resides November 1, 1857, to Miss Deliah Oden, a native of Missouri. By this union they have nine children, viz: James N., Charles A., John E., Ida L., Asher L., Sarah E., William F., Samuel F. and Dora. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.