Henry W. Corbett
U.S. Congressperson
1827 – 1903
Who was Henry W. Corbett?
Henry Winslow Corbett was an American businessman, politician, civic benefactor and philanthropist in the state of Oregon. A native of Massachusetts, he spent his early life in the East and New York before moving to the Oregon Territory. He was a prominent figure in the early development of Portland, Oregon and was involved in numerous business ventures there, starting in general merchandise. His interests later included banking, finance, insurance, river shipping, stage lines, railways, telegraph, iron and steel and the erection of Portland downtown buildings among other enterprises. A Republican, he served as a United States Senator from 1867 to 1873.
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- Born
- Feb 18, 1827
Westborough - Also known as
- Henry Corbett
- Spouses
- Caroline E. Jagger
(1853 - 1866) - Emma L. Ruggles
(1867 - )
- Caroline E. Jagger
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Massachusetts
- Died
- Mar 31, 1903
Portland - Resting place
- River View Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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