The Ankenys, McArthurs, Nesmiths, and Wilsons
- James Nesmith (1820–1885), Judge in Oregon Territory, U.S. Marshal of Oregon Territory 1853–1855, U.S. Senator from Oregon 1861–1867, U.S. Representative from Oregon 1873–1875. Cousin of Joseph G. Wilson.
- Joseph G. Wilson (1826–1873), Prosecuting Attorney of Marion County, Oregon 1860–1862; Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court 1864–1866 1868–1870; candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 1870; U.S. Representative from Oregon 1873. Cousin of James Nesmith.
- Lewis Linn McArthur (1843–1897), Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court 1870–1878. Son-in-law of James Nesmith.
- Levi Ankeny (1844–1921), U.S. Senator from Washington 1903–1909. Son-in-law of James Nesmith.
- Clifton Nesmith McArthur (1879–1923), Oregon State Representative 1909–1913, U.S. Representative from Oregon 1915–1923. Son of Lewis Linn McArthur.
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