Biography of John H. Toney, 1902, Baker Co., Oregon: Surnames: Toney, Hudson.

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 283

John H. Toney

This prosperous farmer, stock raiser and horticulturist was born in Jefferson
county, Illinois, on October 4, 1858, and there he resided until seven year
sold, coming then across the plains with his uncle, Alfred Toney. His parents
were John and Martha (Hudson) Toney and the mother died in Illinois in 1863,
and the father died at the home of our subject on December 25, 1900. His
father and brother had already crossed the continent to Baker county, and he
joined them here, remaining with them until 1872, which year is the date of
inception of his independent career. Though only fourteen years old his self-
reliance was such that he feared not to face the stern battle of life, and for
the ensuing twelve years he sought for mineral wealth in the mining regions of
Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. In 1886, however, he desisted from the
search that he might join his brother, A. J., in dealing in and shipping
horses. For more than half a decade they continued in this with fair success,
but in 1890 our subject resolved upon a change of occupation, so purchased a
farm five miles northwest of Haines. He now has two hundred and forty acres,
having recently purchased a well improved tract adjoining his original home,
upon which he now lives. He is regarded as one of the thriftiest and most
progressive farmers in his neighborhood, while his life in all its relations
with his fellows has been so ordered as to win for him their esteem and
confidence.

Fraternally Mr. Toney affiliates with Wingville Lodge, No. 343, W. of W., and
in religious persuasion he is a Methodist, his membership at present being in
the First M.E. church at Haines. He was married in Weiser, Idaho on April 9,
1881, to Victoria, a daughter of James and Lida Toney, and a native of
Illinois. They have one son, Fred A.