"An Illustrated history of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties : with a
brief outline of the early history of the state of Oregon." Chicago?: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1902.  Page 557.  Malheur County.

RICHARD H. HART

     This capable and enterprising stockman and farmer of the vicinity of Jordan
Valley is one of the substantial men of Malheur county, and is numbered with the
earliest pioneers who broke sod in this section, and it is to his credit that he
has constantly labored for the welfare of the country and its upbuilding in a
worthy manner ever since that time.  Mr. Hart was born in Indiana, on April 18,
1849, the son of John K. and Eliza Hart.  When he was one year of age, his
parents removed to Iowa and there he received his education and remained until
he had reached his majority.  1871 was the date when he came to Malheur county
and located a pre-emption where his estate is now located, being one-half mile
west from the village of Jordan Valley.  He now has one of the fine estates of
the county, well improved and producing abundant dividends annually.  In
addition to this generous holding, he has eight hundred and forty acres of land
on Cow creek.  Mr. Hart has two hundred horses, and as many cattle and is one of
the leaders in the realm of raising stock, being both expert and progressive in
this work.  He was here during the Indian outbreak in 1878 and rendered
excellent service for the country, acting as scout and bearer of messages.  Also
in the time of the robbery, he was efficient in aiding the officers.
     The marriage of Mr. Hart and Miss Harriett Luella Moore, a native of Iowa,
was solemnized in Indianola, Iowa, in February, 1879, and they have three
children, Gertrude, Ruth, and Ethelyn.  Mr. Hart always evinces an intelligent
interest in the affairs of the state and country and is a patriotic and capable
citizen who stands well with his fellows and has done a large amount for the
advancement of the county.

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