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. 799. MARCUS J. WILT is a representative man of the country where he resides, and stands at the head of a good business. He is following merchandising in Sisters, and shows an ability and integrity that commend him to all who know him. He was born in Pennsylvania, on August 19, 1854. His father, Andrew Wilt, was also born in that state and enlisted in the Second Iowa calvary, in 1861, being one of those who pressed forward at the first call. He saw hard service and died in the field hospital from the effects of it. Our subject left Pennsylvania with his parents when two years of age and they settled in Iowa. There Marcus received his education and remained until he had grown to manhood. When twenty-one he went to Leavenworth and there worked for wages for eight years. After that he came on west to Squaw creek and there took a homestead and engaged in raising cattle. He began with small means and his labored steadily along since that time, receiving the due reward of industry and wisdom. Later he entered into partnership with Mr. Smith and they opened a general merchandise establishment which is being conducted successfully at this time. Mr., Wilt also retains his ranch which is rented, while he in person attends to his store. In 1879 Mr. Wilt married Miss Creamer, who was born in Missouri. Her father, Joseph Creamer, was a native of Georgia. Mr. Wilt has two brothers, John and George. He is a member of the A. 0. U. W. and stands well in this community. He has labored faithfully and has accomplished good results. In business he is upright, accommodating, and careful of the interests of his customers. The result is that he has won the esteem of all and is worthy of the same. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in November 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.