Lockley, Fred.  "History of the Columbia River Valley, From The Dalles to the
Sea." Vol. 2.  S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.  p. 197.

WILLIAM H. EDICK

One of the most important offices in county government is that of sheriff and in
Hood River county this position is being filled in a very satisfactory manner by
William H. Edick, who has proven in every way qualified for the proper
performance of his duties. Mr. Edick was born near Chicago, Illinois, on the
17th of November, 1871, and is a son of Harry and Alice (Seymour) Edick, the
former born in Michigan and the latter in Chicago. His father followed farming
in Illinois until 1874, when he brought his family to Oregon, traveling by
railroad to San Francisco, California, and thence by boat to Portland and The
Dalles, as at that time there were no railroads in Oregon. At The Dalles he
engaged in the operation of stages, running one from The Dalles to Canyon City,
this state, and also one out of Baker. In this enterprise he was successful and
continued in the business to the time of his death, which occurred at Grand
Rapids, Michigan, in 1910. His wife died in 1921.

William H. Edick attended the grammar and high schools at The Dalles and in
1884, when thirteen years old, came to the Hood River valley. Locating in the
upper part of the valley, he was engaged in farming for many years, becoming the
owner of a fine fruit ranch of thirty acres. He served as deputy county assessor
of Hood River county for six years and in 1923 was appointed sheriff to fill out
an unexpired term. So satisfactory was his conduct of the office that in 1924 he
was elected for a full term and has since filled the office in a fearless and
able manner. While living in the upper valley he also served as postmaster for a
number of years.

In 1905 Mr. Edick was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Kuhn, who was born in
Portland, Oregon, and is a daughter of Robert and Louise Kuhn. Her father, who
is deceased, was a pioneer of this state and was an expert machinist by trade.
To Mr. and Mrs. Edick have been born two children, Roberta Louise, who is a
senior in high school, and Mildred, both of whom were born in Hood River. In his
political views Mr. Edick is a stanch republican and has shown an active
interest in the welfare of his county, being a strong advocate of good schools
and improved highways. He is a member of Waukcoma Lodge, No. 30, K. P., at Hood
River, of which he is past chancellor commander. Sterling integrity of character
and a splendid personality have combined to make him deservedly popular among
the people of Hood River county and he commands the sincere respect of all who
know him.


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