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

W.C. CLELLAND AND FAMILY                                D.M.C.
Data furnished by Mrs. Clelland

     Willis Graham Clelland was born in Hillsplace, Indiana, March 25, 1854. He grew to manhood and received his education in his native state. In 1882 he came to Oregon and located a homestead on the east side of Hood River, about two and one half miles south of the town, in what is now known as the Pine Grove district.
     In 1888 he was married to Miss Minnie Rand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Rand, who also lived on the east side of Hood River, and were neighbors of Mr. Clelland. Mr. and Mrs. Clelland remained on their homestead until 1894 when they sold and moved to Eastern Oregon, where they remained about three years, going from there to California.
     In 1899 they returned to Oregon, locating at University Park, in Portland. Here they built themselves a good home and were living there at the time of his death, which occurred on January 16, 1916, from heart trouble. He had long been a sufferer, and his death was not unexpected to himself and his family, but was startling to many of his friends who considered him to be in the prime of life.
     Besides his wife, he leaves a son and daughter. The daughter is married. Mrs. Clelland and her son occupy their home at University Park near the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rand. Mrs. Clelland is of a retiring disposition but highly esteemed by those who know her best.

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