Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 650.

RALPH WILCOX

     Born in Cattaraugus County, New York, in July, 1818, the son of a
physician, with whom he studied medicine.  Removed to Missouri and practiced.
Married Miss Fickels.  Removed to Oregon, and in 1846-47 was a member of the
Provisional Legislature.  In 1851 was a member of the Territorial Legislature
and Speaker of the House.  From 1856 to 1859 was Register of the Oregon City
Land Office.  From 1859 to 1869 was judge of Washington County.  Served a term
in the State Legislature in 1862, and in the next year became clerk of the
United States District Court at Portland.  Shot himself, and died on April 18,
1877.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2005 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.