John H. Couch
Politician, Deceased Person
1811 – 1870
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Who was John H. Couch?
John Heard Couch was an American sea captain and pioneer in the Oregon Country in the 19th century. Often referred to as Captain Couch, he became famous for his singular skill at navigation of the mouth of the Columbia River. He is one of the early residents and founders of Portland, Oregon.
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- Born
- Feb 28, 1811
Newburyport - Also known as
- John Couch
- Profession
- Lived in
- Portland
- Died
- Jan 19, 1870
Portland
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on July 23, 2013
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