Background
Markham, William E. was born on October 9, 1922 in Chehalis, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Howard and Grace (Young) Markham.
timber and logging company owner
Markham, William E. was born on October 9, 1922 in Chehalis, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Howard and Grace (Young) Markham.
Bachelor of Science in Business, University Washington, 1946.
Owner, Markham & Son Lumber Company, Riddle, Oregon, 1947-1993; member, Oregon Legislation, Riddle, since 1969; speaker pro tem, Oregon Legislation, Riddle, since 1990. Board directors Douglas National Bank, Rosebury, Oregon, Pacific State Bank, Reedsport, Oregon.
Board of directors Umpqua College, Rosebury, 1964-1988. Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Lions, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Masons, Elks.
Married L. Jean Eddins, September 25, 1943. Children: William Junior, Michael, Patrick.