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in March, 1849. In that year he emigrated to California, and after working in the mines, in 1853 he settled temporarily in what is now Glenn County, California. After several trips across the plains, he brought his family to California in 1868 and settled there permanently. In 1867 he began to buy land on a large scale and in 1874 he was reported to own 55,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley. He was known as the Wheat King. He was killed by one Miller in February 17, 1883, on his Jacinto Ranch. The California Historical Society kindly furnished this information to the compiler in 1943. In 1872 Dr. Glenn sent Peter French to southeastern Oregon as a scout and landbuyer. Peter French was the son-in-law of Dr. Glenn, but the compiler does not know if French was married when he came to Oregon or later. French bought large holdings for the Glenn account and became a partner in the French-Glenn business. He was impressed with the valley of the Donner und Blitzen River for cattle raising and among other properties, bought a small ranch from a local cattleman and prospector who was using a P branding iron. This place was a favorite of Pete French and became his headquarters, with the name P Ranch. The P Ranch became one of the most famous properties of the West and was the center of very large holdings. Pete French was shot and killed near Sodhouse on December 26, 1897, by Edward L. Oliver. This tragedy was the result of an altercation over some land, and Oliver was acquitted by a jury. For many decades the P Ranch and the French-Glenn holdings were landmarks in Harney County. Frenchglen post office was near the P Ranch, and the name of the office perpetuates the names of the owners of the enterprise, with a single modification in spelling. A large part of the property is now in the Malheur Migratory Bird Refuge. For further details, see under Malheur LAKE and P RANCH. See also news stories in the Oregonian, December 29, 30, 1897. Frenchglen post office was established by change of name from Somerange October 1, 1930, with Jesse L. Bradeen postmaster. For the history of this office, see under SOMERANGE.

FRIEND, Wasco County, Friend was named for George J. Friend, as the post office established February 28, 1903, was on his homestead. The name was proposed by Theo. H. Buskuhl, first postmaster.

FRIENDLY REACH, Multnomah County. This is part of the Columbia River, about 8 miles long, from the mouth of the Willamette River eastward. It was named by Lieutenant W. R. Broughton on October 31, 1792, in commemoration of the friendly behavior of an old Indian chief, who acted as a guide. The name was adopted by the government in in 1926 at the request of the Camp Fire Girls.

FRISSELL Point, Lane County. This point, which is northeast of McKenzie Bridge, together with Frissell Creek to the north, and Frissell Crossing on South Fork McKenzie River, were named for "Uncle" George Frissell, a pioneer settler on the upper McKenzie River.

FROMAN, Linn County. This is a railroad station southeast of Albany, named for Thomas Froman, a pioneer resident of the neighborhood.

FRUITA, Wallowa County. Fruita is situated in a park on Imnaha River near the mouth of Grouse Creek. When the post office was established, various names, including Imnaha Park and Grouse Creek were suggested, but postal authorities rejected them all, mostly because of duplication. Finally the department sent a Postal Guide and requested that a name of one word be selected that did not duplicate any other