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. 664. SAMUEL UNSWORTH one of the leading stockmen of Wheeler county, is a man of enterprise and good business ability. He resides about two miles east from: Burnt ranch, where he owns one thousand acres of choice land and does general farming and stock raising. He handles some cattle and horses and pays attention almost exclusively to sheep, of which profiable animals, he owns about three thousand. He displays the thrift and thoroughness of his race. Samuel Unsworth was born in England, on May 1, 1869. His father, James Unsworth, a native of England, was the senior member of the firm of Unsworth & Sons, of Bolton, Lancashire, England. They were carriers of freight and did a large and lucrative business. His ancestors were a good and prominent family. His wife, Elizabeth Unsworth, was a native of Dublin and came from a good family. Our subject was well trained in Bolton and when he arrived at the proper age took an interest in the firm and wrought there until 1894. Being desirous of seeing the world and believing that opportunities were more plentiful in the colonies than at home, he finally decided to come to Manitoba. For two years he farmed there and then came on to the Pacific coast. After due exploration, he decided upon the territory now embraced in Wheeler county and finally purchased land where he now resides. To this he added until he has a thousand acres. He also purchased sheep and has done wool growing, practically ever since he came here. In 1892, Mr. Unsworth married Miss Lillie Carrington, who was born in England and descended from a prominent family. The Carringtons were lawyers and magistrates, largely, at Barnsley, England. Mrs. Unsworth's parents are Matthew and Mary A. Carrington. The father was a merchant at Barnsley. To our subject and his wife nine children have been born, named as follows: Martha A., Lillian, James, Samuel, Gertrude, deceased, Agnes, Mary, Florence and Edith. Mr. Unsworth has come from a very enterprising and thrifty family and he has in no way fallen behind the high standard set for him by a worthy ancestrage. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.