Dodge, Orvil. "The Pioneer History of Coos and Curry Counties, OR." Capital Printing Co.; Salem, Oregon; 1898. p. 77. Modesto PEINI Peini, Modesto, was born in Switzerland, Jan 10, 1857 and came to Curry County in the fall of 1883, and settled on the Chetco river. His wife's maiden name was Sarah Shannon, born in Humboldt Co, California, March 30, 1857, married Nov. 12, 1884, and they have six children. He follows dairying and stock raising. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2006 by Robyn Greenlund, rgreenlund61 at yahoo.com. Unless otherwise stated, submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.