7th Oregon Governor. Sailed from New York to Oregon on the steamer "Empire City" in 1851. Returned to Oregon after the Civil War, and became a merchant serving the gold mining districts of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. He then became a deputy surveyor involved in public land surveying in the States of Oregon, Washington, and California. Prominent business man who ran a steamboat from The Dalles to Portland for many years. Elected as Governor of Oregon, serving from 1882 to 1887. Declining to run a second term, he evenutally became President of The Dalles Bank and managed his various business interests in Eastern Oregon until his death. His grave is unmarked.
7th Oregon Governor. Sailed from New York to Oregon on the steamer "Empire City" in 1851. Returned to Oregon after the Civil War, and became a merchant serving the gold mining districts of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. He then became a deputy surveyor involved in public land surveying in the States of Oregon, Washington, and California. Prominent business man who ran a steamboat from The Dalles to Portland for many years. Elected as Governor of Oregon, serving from 1882 to 1887. Declining to run a second term, he evenutally became President of The Dalles Bank and managed his various business interests in Eastern Oregon until his death. His grave is unmarked.
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