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. 1033. MARION HANKS Who resides about one mile north from Klamath Falls, was born on July 28, 1865, in Douglas county, Oregon. His parents, James L. and Mary J. (Perdue) Hanks, are mentioned in another portion of this work. Marion remained with his parents in Douglas county until 1873 being then eight years of age, when the family came to this county, then included in Lake county. He received his education in the public schools and grew up her so that he is practically a product of this county. After school days, he learned the butcher business and followed the same for about eight years in Klamath Falls. Then he sold out and purchased the ranch where he is now residing, which consists of three hundred and eighty-five acres. He turns his attention to farming and stock raising and has a nice band of well bred cattle, besides some horses. Just recently , Mr. Hanks sold his farm for twelve thousand dollars but he is still residing upon it. He owns his cattle and personal property and will soon secure a new location. He has made a splendid success in financial matters and is considered one of the leading men of Klamath county. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the A. O. U. W., has filled all the chairs and has represented his lodge in the grand lodge. On September 24, 1903, Mr. Hanks married Miss Amelia Hedrick, who was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Otto and E. E. Hedrick, natives of Germany. Mrs. Hanks came to Portland, Oregon with her family when a child. The year following, about 1876, they came to Klamath Falls, where the father remained until his death. To our subject and his wife two children have been born, Eva and Leona Fern. Mr. Hanks is a reliable and esteemed man and is one of the leading citizens of the county. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2006 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.