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. WILLIAM FAULL. As "great oaks from little adorns grow" so character comes up from the seed down in the days of hardships and trials which does not bend or daunt the brae heart, nor dim the eyes of hope. Upon such a character fell the early burdens of William FAULL, one of the most prominent men of Dallas, Ore. Growing into manhood without the guidance of a father, whose care he scarcely remembered to have ever had, he formed his own ide4as of manliness and success and his subsequent life has proven them unusually happy ones. His father, Richard FAULL, a native of Cornwall, England, emigrated to America with his family in 1847, settling near Hazel Green, in Grant county, Wis., where he engaged in lead mining. But not experiencing from his work the desired returns, he dicided to try his fortunes in the mines of California. Sailing from New York in 1851, he reached Panama, and crossing the isthmus, took passage for San Francisco, which city he was destined never to see, for he died on board the ship, leaving the loved ones back in the Wisconsin country alone. The mother, Elizabeth (RODGERS) FAULL, also of Cornwall, England, continued to live in that state for some time, with her six children about her. Later in life she removed to Lemars, Iowa, where she remained up to the time of her death in 1893. William was the fourth of the six children, and was born September 19, 1847, near Benton, LaFayette county, Wis. His education was obtained in the district schools, under very great difficulties, as he was compelled to help in hte support of the family at the age of ten years, receiving for his work ten and fifteen cents per day. As he advanced in years his wages increased proportionately, and at thirteen he was making $6 per month and later being the proud recipient of $15 for the same length of time. During the war he received very good returns for his work, as men were scarce. When twenty years old he took up his father;s occupation, that of coal and lead mining, remaining at it for four years, when he removed to Plymouth county, Iowa, where he took up a homestead claim of eighty acres. After nine years of improving and farming this property, Mr. FAULL followed the example of his father which had ended so sisastrously but which has been productive of such good results in his case. Coming west in 1880, he settled in Polk county, Ore., where he carried on forming for four years. At the close of this time, he bought the store of J. B. CHAMBERS in Dallas, and with F. E. CHAMBERS as a partner, he commenced his mercantile life. For one year the two remained together, then Mr. CHAMBERS retired, H. B. COSPER taking his place. This partnership continued for another year, when Mr. FAULL bougtht out the other's interest, taking entire control of the business. With only a small stock at the beginning he was added to it until it has increased in value ten times over, having put up in 1892, a large, brick building, 34x112 feet, and two stories in height. The first floor is devoted to a hardware stock and house furnishings, the second, to farming implements, being also a tin-shop. His business unquestionably leads the hardware interests in Polk county. In 1892 he also built a warehouse for agricultural implements, the building being 35x65 feet. In 1875 Mr. FAULL was married in Wisconsin to Miss M. J. KINNEY, born in Lake George, N. Y. Thought very much interested in his business he has still found time to be active in politics, being a very strong Republican and a firm advocate of the tariff reform. Fraternally, he is a member of Jennings Lodge No. 9 A. F. & A. M., and Ainsworth Lodge No. 17 R. A. M. Submitted by: Sandy, scarletgen@netscape.net