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. 645. ORVILLE RISLEY Lives in Portland, but is a farmer by occupation; he was born in New York, in 1803, and was twice married; first to Miss Mary Ball, and second to Miss Amelia Snyder. His children are -- Jacob S., and Charles M. The latter is deceased. ******************* 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.