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. 543. RICHMOND L. CAMPBELL who resides at Grass Valley, Oregon, was born in Elliott, California, on July 28, 1865. His father, Washington L. Campbell, was born in Virginia and his ancestors were among the earliest Jamestown settlers. In the early forties of the last century, he came to Tennessee, and in 1849 crossed the plains with ox teams to California, consuming eleven months in the trip. After mining until 1852, he took a homestead where our subject was born and there resided until 1883. Then he journeyed to Oregon, settling near Mitchell, where the father bought a section of land and engaged in stockraising, and there he now resides. Our subject was educated in the district schools of California and remained with his father until 1887. Then he engaged in the stock business for himself near Mitchell but, owing to the hard winter, lost his cattle. Next we see him in Ellensburg, Washington, where he spent two years in the wood business. In 1891, he returned to Mitchell and remained three years. After that, he opened a restaurant in Moro, and six months later took charge of the old Grass Valley Hotel. After two years in this business, he was occupied variously and for six years was road supervisor. In June, 1902, he was elected assessor of Sherman county and made an excellent record in the office. In politics, he is a Democrat, and, as the county is Republican, at the next election he suffered defeat with his ticket. On August 4, 1887, at Anatone, Grant county, now Wheeler county, Mr. Campbell married Maude L. Buker, who was born in The Dalles, on November 8, 1869. Her father, John H. Buker, lives in Grass Valley. He married Annie Benjamin. Mrs. Campbell's parents both descended from early colonial families. On the father's side, the ancestors fought in the Revolution and were stanch patriots. Her father followed the sea for many years in various capacities and afterwards entered business in Grass Valley as a merchant, where he is at the present time. Her mother was the daughter of Richard and Elmira Benjamin, who crossed the plains with ox teams in 1852. Mr. Benjamin at one time owned much of the land where Spokane, Washington, is now situated. He operated the first sawmill there and was one of the earliest pioneers. Mr. Campbell has four brothers, Winslow A., Washington L., Abdiel R., and Walter. He also has four sisters, Mrs. Sallie E. Eaton, Mrs. Cora E. Cannon, Mrs. Lena F. Sigfrit. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell two children have been born, Richmond L., aged eight, and Guy R., who died at Ellensburg, Washington, on June 2, 1891, being two years of age. Mr. Campbell is a member of the I. O. O. F., while he and his wife belong to the Rebekahs. He is past grand of the order and has been delegate to the grand lodge, and also belongs to the W. W. In political matters, Mr. Campbell is a Democrat and a stanch supporter of his party. Mrs. Campbell has the following named brothers and sisters : John, Harry, Bert, Paul, Mrs. Dollie Hart, Mrs. Grace Bourhill and Mrs. Stella Ottman, and Echo Buker. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.