John P. Gaines 1795-1857
A Whig politician appointed as the Territorial Governor of Oregon. His tumultuous tenure was marked by fierce partisan feuds and a massive dispute over the location of the territorial capital.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1795 to 1857
- Born: Sep 22, 1795, Augusta County, VA
- Died: Dec 9, 1857, Salem, OR
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Last updated: 2026-09-29