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. 
 
W. T. ADLARD

     is one of the younger farmers of Gilliam county, who is making a success
here in his chosen calling. He resides about three miles east from Alville and
has a good place. He was born in Benton county, Oregon, on April 19, 1876. His
father, Fred Adlard, was born in England in 1839, and came to the United States
when quite a young man. He was one of the earlier pioneers of Oregon and a weal
respected and substantial man. He married Katie Willbanks, who was born in
Mississippi in 1859, and is still living. The country schools supplied the
educational training of our subject and he remained there on the farm with his
father until twelve years of age when he removed to Gilliam county. He continued
with his father in opening up a farm in this county, until six years since, when
he started for himself. Since then he has done splendidly and has  shown himself
to be an industrious and enterprising young man.
     On November 20, 1898, Mr. Adlard married Miss Myrtle Stevenson, who was
born in Indiana on February 10, 1876. Her father, James G. Stevenson, was born
in October, 1846. He married Miss Eliza Dormer, who was born in Ohio in 1848.
They are now living in Gilliam county. Mr. Adlard has the following named
brothers and sisters : Walter, Fred, Charles, Mollie, Stella, Minnie, Lula,
Ethel, Alice, Edith and Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Adlard have two children, Lillian
and Florence.
     In political matters our subject is a Democrat and in everything that is
for the building up of the country he takes a keen interest. He and his wife are
respected people and have many friends.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2007 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.