US Congressman, Washington Governor. Successful in mercantile pursuits in Oregon Territory, he entered politics and was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, and clerk of the United States District Court of Oregon. Relocating to Washington State in 1860, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress, serving from 1863 to 1865. In 1866, President Andrew Johnson appointed him as the 6th Governor of the Territory Washington, serving until 1867. After leaving office, he engaged in railroad construction, was Postmaster of Portland, Oregon, and Treasurer of Spokane County. Retiring from politics, he resumed his previous interests until his death age 79.
US Congressman, Washington Governor. Successful in mercantile pursuits in Oregon Territory, he entered politics and was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, and clerk of the United States District Court of Oregon. Relocating to Washington State in 1860, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress, serving from 1863 to 1865. In 1866, President Andrew Johnson appointed him as the 6th Governor of the Territory Washington, serving until 1867. After leaving office, he engaged in railroad construction, was Postmaster of Portland, Oregon, and Treasurer of Spokane County. Retiring from politics, he resumed his previous interests until his death age 79.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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