Samuel Thurston 1815-1851

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The first Oregon territorial delegate to Congress. He notoriously authored the Oregon Donation Land Claim Act of 1850, which explicitly excluded Black residents and Native Americans from claiming property.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1815 to 1851
• Born: Apr 17, 1815, Monmouth, ME
• Died: Apr 9, 1851, Acapulco, Mexico

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29