William Waters
Dec. 23, 1917; Oregonian, p 9
"Wheeler Stockman Dead"
Fossil, Or., Dec. 22

   William Waters, 80, a pioneer farmer and stockgrower of Wheeler County, died at his home in Fossil Tuesday after an illness of several days.

   He was born in Ohio.  When 17 he crossed the plains, driving an ox team.  He settled in Polk County, near Dallas, and lived there until 1882.  The he came to Wheeler County.

   He spent his life farming and raising stock and was always a progressive and enterprising citizen.  For a number of years he was stock inspector of Grant County, before Wheeler County was created.

   Besides his widow, he leaves three daughters and one son:  Mrs. Eliza Falk, of Port Angeles, Wash.; Sarah Wright, Mollie Wilson and Charles Waters, all of Spray, Or.

   He was a member of the Oddfellows, which organization had charge of the funeral services.