Biography of Ira Stubblefield
Ira Stubblefield, born on April 28, 1866, in Blanco County, Texas, emerged from a lineage steeped in frontier resilience and adaptability. His father, W.K. Stubblefield, was a notable figure in early Texas, surviving numerous encounters with Native Americans while transitioning through varied states. In 1886, Ira relocated to Wallowa County and later settled in Burns, Oregon, after years of stock trading. He married Ettie Byerly in 1890, and together they had four children. Stubblefield’s ventures in agriculture and stock-raising have established him as an integral figure in Harney County’s history.