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. 910.
 
WILLIAM JOHN SHERLOCK

     is one of the prominent wool growers in Lake county and has won his way to
the front by virtue of his hard labor and wisdom. He resides in Paisley, where
he has a good dwelling and from which he handles his stock interests in other
parts of the country. William J. Sherlock was born in Bandon, county of Cork,
Ireland, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Sherlock, the date of this event being
June 3, 1863. After studying in the common schools until fourteen, he went to
sea as an apprentice and rose from that position to second mate of a fine craft.
For ten years Mr. Sherlock sailed and visited almost all the principal ports of
the world, being acquainted with many peoples and their ways. Afterwards, he
came to the United States in 1888 and in June of the same year, landed in the
valley where Paisley is now located. His brother, Thomas, was here before and
together they labored in the sheep business until finally, Mr. Sherlock decided
to go into business for himself. He has a good ranch, several thousand sheep,
comfortable residence and other property.
     In February, 1883, Mr. Sherlock married Miss Lucy Austin, who was born in
Ireland. Their wedding occurred in London, England. Mrs. Sherlock's parents are
William and Jane (Barrett) Austin, natives of Ireland. The father was a
manufacturer in London and is now deceased. The mother is living in Clonkillty,
county of Cork, Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. Sherlock, four children have been born:
Thomas Austin, William John, now in the county of Cork, Ireland; Richard
Flemming and Walter Alexander in the civil service in Sputh Africa.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.