"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. 541. RICHARD THOMAS Is a native of Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, born November 25, 1837, and there resided until 1853, when he came to this coast via Nicaragua, and first settled in California, where he followed mining until 1856. He then came to Oregon in the fall, direct to Douglas county, and engaged in farming, in which he was successful, acquiring some 1,700 acres of land. In 1872 he moved his family to Oakland, and there opened a hotel, which he has successfully managed ever since. Is at present the proprietor and owner of the Depot Hotel, a first class house, a view of which may be seen in this history. Mr. Thomas was married in May, 1864, to Mrs. Sarah E. Cozad, a daughter of Dr. L.Hall. They have two children, Fannie and Mary. ******************* 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.