An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 495-496 M.S. BISHOP, one of the early pioneers of Klickitat county, was born in New York, in 1841, a son of J.E. and Alvania (Johnson) Bishop, natives of Vermont and New York. They were married in the latter State, where they remained until death. Our subject spent his early life on a farm in his native State, but at the age of twenty-five years removed to Michigan, where he was first engaged in carpentering and sawmilling, and later in blacksmithing and wagon-manufacturing. October 5, 1874, Mr. Bishop emigrated with his family to California, locating at Petaluma, Sonoma county, and was there engaged at carpentering for four and a half years. In April, 1879, they located at Spring Creek, five miles west of the city of Goldendale, Klickitat county, Washington. He has 200 acres of well improved land, 120 acres of which is plowed, and the remainder is used as pasture. In addition to general farming and stock-raising, Mr. Bishop is also engaged in the milling industry, the main part of his mill being 30 x 36 feet, with additions 24 x 30 feet and 12 x 30 feet, located on Spring creek, with a capacity of 10,000 shingles per day: he also manufactures sash, doors and all work for carpenter building. Spring creek rises from two springs three-quarters of a mile from Mr. Bishop's home, affords sufficient water for the mill, and extends a half mile through the place, giving plenty of water for the stock. His large two-story residence, 16 x 32 feet, with an L, 22 x 62 feet, is situated on a natural building site, and is surrounded by shade and ornamental trees. He also has a large barn, 52 x 62 feet, besides numerous outbuildings for poultry and stock. The farm produces a quantity of fruit for home use. Mr. Bishop was married September 21, 1868, to Miss Desiah J. Spencer, a native of New York, and a daughter of J.R. and Seniah (Hayes) Spencer, also born in that State. They were married and died in Michigan. Our subject and wife have one child, Octavia J., born in Petaluma, California, in November, 1877. Mr. Bishop affiliates with the I.O.O.F., Goldendale Lodge, No. 15, and his wife is a member of the Rebekah degree. In political matters, he is identified with the Democratic party, and takes an active interest in school, township and county affairs. Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.