Biography of William W. Webber, 1902, Baker Co., Oregon: Surnames: Webber, Conklin, Rancor, Sheldon, tony.

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 278

William W. Webber

Mr. Webber was born near Plymouth, Richland county, Ohio, the son of David B.
and Lucy (Conklin) Webber. He was reared on a farm in his native state and
received very good educational advantages. During his early manhood he
followed teaching some, spending a few years in Iowa and Kansas, and being a
resident of the latter state during the famous John Brown raid. Eventually he
returned to his native community, remaining there until 1858, when he
emigrated via the Panama route to San Francisco. He came thence by stage to
Phoenix, Oregon, where he again engaged for a time in the teaching profession.
Soon, however, he returned to California, but not to remain, for a few months
later we find him again in Oregon, this time engaged in mining. For several
years he sought mineral wealth in various parts of the country, eventually, in
1864, making his way to Baker county, where he has made his home ever since.
Locating on a farm in Rye valley, he engaged in farming and stock raising,
though he never lost his interest in mining ventures, and still owns some
properties.

Fraternally, Mr. Webber is affiliated with the Masonic order, with the Woodmen
of the World, and with the Order of Washington, his name being on the charter
of the last-named society. His marriage was solemnized August 8, 1888, when
Mrs. Mary Rancor, daughter of James and Eliza (Sheldon) Tony, became his wife,
and to their union one child has been born, namely, Effie Alice, attending the
home school.

Mr. Webber's father died in Ohio, at the old home place, in the year 1875,
being then seventy-five years old, and his mother died on June 23, 1897, at
the age of ninety-two years.