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. 685.

HON. ROBERT E. MISENER

     is well known all through Wheeler county and is at present in business in
Mitchell. He has been identified with the growth and development of this county
and town for a number of years and has always manifested a liberal spirit and an
enterprise in building up that have done much good.
     Robert E. Misener was born in Bates county, Missouri, on June 7, 1857, the
son of Norman S. and Carrie E. (Wood) Misener, natives of Indiana and Michigan
respectively. When a young man the father came to Missouri and there followed
wagon making until 1861, when he journeyed via the isthmus to California. He
wrought for a time in the Golden State and then returned to Missouri by the same
route he had gone out. In 1867 he came again to the coast, this time settling in
San Joaquin county, and there worked at his trade for about twenty years. Then
he engaged in merchandising and in that business continued until his death which
occurred at Stockton in 1902. He was a wealthy man. The mother died in 1901. She
came to California with her husband on his second trip, and our subject was a
mere lad at that time. He received the major portion of his education in the
Golden State and when he arrived to manhood's estate entered into partnership
with his father. He operated the ranch and the father conducted the store. In
1885 Mr. Misener came to the vicinity of Mitchell and soon took up the saloon
business. For five years he continued this and then sold out and returned to
California and there went into the hotel business at Lockford. Six months later
he sold that business and returned to Mitchell. He took up his old business
again and in 1897 he was chosen to represent his district in the state
legislature. The following year he sold his business and purchased a ranch and
stock. This was situated on Mountain creek and in 1900 he rented the property
and took a trip to Alaska. In 1903 Mr. Misener sold this property and again
embarked in the retail liquor business.
     In 1884 Mr. Misener married Miss Katie A. Barton, a native of Missouri, who
crossed the plains in 1860 with her parents. Her father, James B. Barton had
come to the coast in 1849 and was well acquainted with pioneer days and ways. To
Mr. and Mrs. Misener four children have been born, Delbert, R. Norman, Fred L.
and Samuel R. 
     In his legislative career Mr. Misener served his constituents well and
showed himself possessed of good ability in this line. He is a public spirited
man and has always shown himself interested in every measure for the general
welfare.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2010 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.