Thomas Owens, born in Wales, July 4, 1813; in 1833, came to New York; in 1836, moved to Ohio, and in 1841, to Missouri. Two years later, came to Oregon and settled at Lafayette, Yamhill County.

His present residence is at McMinnville, and occupation, farming and stock-raising. He married Emiline Young, in Portland, Oregon, December 25, 1850, and they have eight children -- Catharine K., Ellen E., James R., Thomas L., George, Evan, Mary E., and Annie J.

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. 620.

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