"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. 539. WILLIAM B. SINGLETON This well and favorably known citizen of Douglas county, is a native of Lincoln county, Kentucky, born August 16, 1837. In the spring of 1852, Mr. Singleton's parents started to cross the plains to Oregon, arriving at Portland in the fall of that year. In 1854, they came to Douglas county, and first settled on Oak creek. Some years later Mr. S. was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Cooper, and then locate don his present beautiful ranch, in Deer creek valley; a view of which appears in this History. Mr. Singleton had made many improvements on a naturally beautiful place, until now he possesses one of the most desirable farms to be found in Douglas county. He is engaged in general farming and stock raising. ******************* 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.