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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 26, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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FRANK WINCHESTER

	In Speaking of the representative men of Stevens county it is with 
pleasure that we mention the subject of this sketch who has been one of the 
potent factors in the development of the eastern portion of this county. In 
1895 Mr. Winchester bought a quarter section five miles north from Cusick 
and three years later added one hundred and sixty acres more. Since his 
first settlement here he has devoted himself to farming and stock raising 
and his valuable estate, together with improvements and stock, shows that he 
has had marked success.
	Reverting more particularly to the personal history of our subject 
we note that Frank Winchester was born in Seward county,Nebraska, on March 
24, 1870, the son of E. and Angennette (Clark) Winchester, natives 
respectively of Indiana and New York. The parents were married in Nebraska 
and that state was their home until 1881, whence they crossed the plains to 
the Grande Ronde valley Oregon. Thence they came to Spokane county and in 
1887 located in Stevens county. A decade later they returned to Spokane 
county and are now living near Waverly. The following children were born to 
them, Frank the subject of this article, Alice Wall, Hamilton, Winfred, 
Minnie McKenzie, and Ervin P. The father served three years in the Civil 
war.
	Our subject received his primary education in Harlan county, 
Nebraska and completed his training in the schools of Union county, Oregon. 
When he had attained his majority he worked for wages two years then rented 
land and lost heavily during the panic of 1893-4. Again he worked  for wages 
for a time, then came to Stevens county and purchased the land mentioned 
above.  Mr. Winchester has improved his land in nice shape and raises 
considerable hay.
	The principles of the Democratic party appeal to Mr. Winchester and 
he has traveled in that harness for some time. For five successive terms he 
has been road supervisor of his district and three times has been constable. 
He is of good standing in the community and has always manifested 
uprightness and sound principles.