Josiah Failing 1806-1877
A prominent pioneer merchant who became the fourth Mayor of Portland. He championed the establishment of the public school system and fiercely opposed slavery in Oregon.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1806 to 1877
- Born: Jul 9, 1806, Montgomery County, NY
- Died: Aug 14, 1877, Portland, OR
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Last updated: 2026-09-29