Biography of William H. King

In addition to being one of the most extensive farmers of the reservation, Mr. King is also a successful operator of a threshing machine outfit which he owns. In conjunction with his cousin, William A. King, he has invented and patented a threshing machine which experts pronounce a wonderful improvement … Read more

Biography of Wilfred L. Gifford

Although the subject of this sketch has not been so long a resident of Nez Perces County as some, still his worthy labors and real worth entitle him to representation in the annals of its history, while also on the reservation portion of the County he has been one of … Read more

Biography of Williams Timmons

A progressive and successful farmer and stockman, living on a farm secured by the homestead right from the wilds of the reservation, the worthy subject of this article is to be numbered among the leading citizens of his community and to be accredited with much good labor wrought both for … Read more

Biography of Smith Rupe

Perhaps no man in the vicinity of Chesley is better acquainted with the country in Nez Perces and adjacent counties than the subject of this sketch, who is a man of integrity and substantial qualities and has made a good home on the land acquired from the wilds of nature. … Read more

Biography of Warren Clugston

Warren Clugston is a man of varied and many experiences in the industries of this world, has traveled over the western portion of the United States, especially in the northwest, and is well satisfied that the reservation portion of Nez Perces County is one of the best sections in the … Read more

Biography of Warren P. Hunt

This well known pioneer has made a good record for himself and wrought with energy and sagacity for the development of the country since the early sixties, being one of the first who settled in Lewiston. He was born in Erie County, New York, near Buffalo, being the son of … Read more

Biography of Walter E. Yager

The success achieved by this stirring young man is evidence of his worth and ability in the agricultural lines, while his excellence in the sawmilling business is equally as signal, having made himself an expert sawyer in following it for a number of years. Walter E. Yager was born in … Read more

Biography of Victor Spensley

This energetic, industrious, and capable gentleman, has a special talent of adaptability that has enabled him to turn his force and ability in different directions with great success and also with credit to himself. At the present time he is on a farm, one mile north from Lapwai, has a … Read more

Biography of Walter E. Daggett

The enterprising young man whose name is at the head of this article, is one of the stable and successful business men of Southwick, engaged in the mercantile business and also postmaster, in which capacities he displays ability and faithfulness. Walter E. Daggett was born in Shabonier, Fayette County, Illinois, … Read more

Underwood, George W. to Ziver, Joseph

The following biographies are from An Illustrated History of Northern Idaho, this includes Nez Perce, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties.  Biographies can contain a great amount of information on your ancestor.  In years past when these books were written many of the many of the people who contributed family … Read more

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