"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and Coos Counties. Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources." A. G. Walling, Publisher. Portland, OR. 1884. pg. 537. HON. PAINE PAGE PRIM Was born in Wilson county, Tennessee, in 1822. He followed the plow on his father's farm until well along in years, graduating in the law department of the Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennessee. He came to Oregon in 1851, the means of transportation being the primitive wagon of the day. He first settled in Linn county, but moved to Jackson county in 1852, where he was engaged as a miner, and afterwards commenced the practice of law at Jacksonville. His knowledge of the profession and keen perception of technicalities soon attracted the attention of litigants, and he found himself possessed of a lucrative practice. The year 1857 marked two important epochs in his life, the first being his marriage with Teresa M. Stearns, which event was closely followed by his election as a member of the state constitutional convention. He continued the practice of law until the organization of the state government in 1859, when he was appointed supreme judge and ex-officio circuit judge of the first judicial district. This position was held until the act in 1878 was passed making a separate supreme court, when he was appointed one of the associate judges. He was nominated for the same position in 1880, but, being defeated, again resumed the practice of his profession, and is now acknowledged as one of the leading attorneys of the first judicial district. He was elected senator from Jackson county in 1882, and was the Democratic caucus nominee for United States senator, receiving thirty-three votes for that honorable position. He is a gentleman who has been prominently connected with the history of our state for many years and is held in high esteem by relatives and friends. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.