Excerpt of the book "Writer and Engraver's Picture of Graham County's Progress Since Its Organization" (1906)

Frank Born

(pages 91-92)

This is distinctly a country for young men. No matter how limited their experience or means, the west offers great possibilities to the young and energetic. When Greeley said, "Go west, young man, go west." he must have had in mind some place so full of opportunity as is our county. One who has realized and grasped these opportunities is Mr. Frank Born, a young and prosperous farmer of Graham county. The realization and appreciation of the great opportunities offered him, coupled with energy, perseverance and good judgment, has placed Mr. Born in the front rank of the successful county’s farmers.

Mr. Born came to Graham county from Nebraska in 1885, bought a relinquishment to a piece of land and began farming with one team and one cow. He now owns 720 acres of good land, fenced and cross fenced.

In 1891 Mr. Born raised a crop of corn that averaged 50 bushels to the acre. In 1903, 1904 and 1905 he raised 12,400 bushels of corn from an average of 125 acres. In seven years he has harvested 13,000 bushels of wheat and in the past three years from an average acreage of 140 has harvested 9,000 bushels.

Mr. Born has sold $400 worth of hogs each year for the last three years, and keeps on the average of 45 head of cattle each year.

These splendid crops are not only indicative of Graham county's productive soil, but great credit is due Mr. Born's unceasing toil and untiring effort.

The improvements he has made on the place consist of a six roomed residence, and a large barn with accommodation for his 19 head of horses.

The house is set in a large grove of native forest trees with a well kept lawn. There is also a large orchard of bearing fruit trees.

Mr. Born was married to Miss Josie Stanfil, January 29th, 1888.

Mr. and Mrs. Born have made an ideal home and are enjoying remarkable prosperity.