Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 780. LEWIS M. PARRISH Born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, June 21, 1830; removed to Missouri in 1832, and to Oregon in 1852, settling in Portland. Served in the Yakima war in Captain Hembree's company. Mined unsuccessfully at Oro Fino in 1861. Began dealing in real estate in 1863. Is now a member of the firm of Parrish, Watkins & Cornell. Married Sarah J. Watkins in 1859. Their children are: L. C., Anna J., Mary A., George L., and Lilly M. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in September 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.