Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 3. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 947. MANUEL PEDRO who is extensively engaged in sheep-raising in Umatilla county, was born in Portugal, April 4, 1864, a son of Joseph and Mary L. (Leo) Pedro. The father spent his entire life on the sea and for many years was captain of a ship that sailed from New Bedford, Massachusetts. He passed away in Portugal and the mother is now residing in that country. In their family were ten children, seven of whom are now living, the eldest being Manuel of this review. All except one daughter, who now resides with the mother, have come to America. Five are now living in Oregon and one in California. Manuel Pedro remained in his native country until he was seventeen years of age and then in 1881 he came to America, landing at Boston, and in that same year he went to California joining an uncle, Manuel Leo. He was employed for three years in looking after thoroughbred sheep for J. H. Strawbridge, in California. During that time he made two trips to Oregon for the purpose of selling sheep. In 1885 he located at Pilot Rock, where he was employed until 1888 by William Ross, in the sheep business, Mr. Ross being killed in that year. Mr. Pedro then started in the sheep industry for himself. He now, together with his brother Frank, owns four large bands of sheep and they have over thirteen thousand acres of land in Umatilla and Union counties. They are giving their entire time to the sheep industry and are among the largest and most successful sheep-raisers in Umatilla county. In his political views Mr. Pedro is a republican and he was reared in the faith of the Catholic church. Fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias, with the Woodmen of the World and the Artisans. He is an extremely successful business man and has become a highly honored citizen of the country where he has chosen to make his home. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.