History of Early Pioneer Families of Hood River, Oregon. Compiled by Mrs. D.M. Coon

WILLIAM EHRCK AND FAMILY                  1879

     William Ehrck was born in Germany, January 1, 1845. He was educated in the public schools of that country and then learned the mason's trade. In 1871 he married Caroline Wilkins of Germany and together they came to the United States the following year. They stopped first in Chicago, remaining there two years, they then moved to Iowa, from there they came to Oregon in 1879. Mr. Ehrck found employment at his trade first at Portland and then at The Dalles, from the latter place he moved to Hood River taking a homestead on the East Side. Here through years of toil and management the land was changed from its natural wildness and is today a comfortable and attractive home with a valuable income from its orchards.
     Mr. and Mrs. Ehrck are both consistent members of the Lutheran Church. He died first but she did not long survive him. In this home five children grew to manhood and womanhood and took their places as valued citizens of our community.
     Of the five children Otto and William reside on the home farm, Lizzie is now Mrs. Eggert the wife of a neighboring farmer, Emma lives in San Francisco, the wife of Harry Imlay and Marie now Mrs. Claud McCoy resides in Portland.

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