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. 496. WILLIAM E. MILLER The subject of the following biographical sketch is one of the energetic and industrious farmers of Sherman county, residing four miles northwest of Wasco. He is a true Oregonian, and was born in Sherman county near his present home July 29, 1867. His parents are Thomas Jefferson and Sarah (Ford) Miller, mention of whom will be found in another portion of this work. Until he arrived at the age of sixteen years our subject remained with his parents. He then began life on his own account and when of age filed on a homestead, purchasing a half section later. At present Mr. Miller owns twenty-four hundred acres of excellent wheat land. He winters from fifty to sixty head of cattle and has been raising two hundred and twenty-live hogs yearly. October 11, 1890, at Goldendale, Klickitat county, Washington, Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Mrs. Dora S. Harvey, born near Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of David Fields. She died September 18, 1892, of consumption after an illness of two years' duration. She left two children by a former marriage to James Harvey, Walter and Myra. The second marriage of our subject occurred July 6, 1895, to Belle Pyburn, born in Benton county, Oregon. She is the daughter of Jacob and Susan (Mulkey) Pyburn, the former a native of Texas: the latter of Missouri. The father crossed the plains in 1850, while an infant in arms. The mother came in 1847. He was a prominent and influential farmer. Our subject has two children living, by his second marriage, Charles E. and Laura J. Two are dead, Cassius N. and William W. Fraternally, Mr. Miller is a member of Sherman Lodge,No. 157, I. O. O. F., of Wasco, and the W. O. W. of the same place, of which he is second manager. Politically he is a Republican and has frequently served as delegate to county conventions. For twelve years he has been school director of his district, and three years school district clerk. At present he is in partnership with his brother in the meat business at Wasco. Mr. Miller is an example of what pluck can do, coupled with energy. Though still a young man, he has made a signal success, financially in this resourceful country of central Oregon. He has an extended acquaintance throughout the county and enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire community. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.