John Whiteaker
U.S. Congressperson
1820 – 1902
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Who was John Whiteaker?
John Whiteaker was an American politician, soldier, and judge primarily in Oregon. A native of Indiana, he joined the Army during the Mexican-American War and then prospected during the California Gold Rush. After moving to the Oregon Territory he served as a judge and member of the legislature. A Democrat, Whiteaker served as the first state Governor of Oregon from 1859 until 1862 and later was Oregon's Congressman from 1879 to 1881. He also was President of the Oregon State Senate and Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.
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- Born
- May 4, 1820
Dearborn County - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 2, 1902
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on July 23, 2013
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