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. 617. WILLIAM L. HOLMES Born near Nashville, Tennessee, May 30, 1807; came to Oregon in November, 1843; occupation, farmer. Was elected sheriff of Clackamas County in 1844, and served eleven years. Married Mary A. L. C. Williams, and had by her the following children -- Elizabeth J. (deceased), Minnie G., Samuel D. (deceased), Frances E. (deceased), Mary L., William N. B. (deceased), Ermina A. (deceased), and Theodore E. Mr. Holmes died in 1879, at his residence, Rose Farm, near Oregon City. ******************* 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.