Jesse Quinn Thornton
Judge
1810 – 1888
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Who was Jesse Quinn Thornton?
Jesse Quinn Thornton was an American settler of Oregon, active in political, legal, and educational circles. He served as the 5th Supreme Judge of the Provisional Government of Oregon, presented Oregon's petition for official territorial status to Congress, served in the Oregon Legislature, and wrote the state’s motto.
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- Born
- Aug 24, 1810
Point Pleasant - Spouses
- Lived in
- Virginia
- Died
- Feb 5, 1888
Salem
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on July 23, 2013
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