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. 607. WILLIAM JOHNSON Born in Washington Territory in 1839; is of English parentage. Came with his parents to Oregon when two years of age. Is a farmer, and a resident of Glencoe, Washington County. He married Miss Nancy Smith, a native of Oregon, in 1866, and they have eight children. ******************* 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.