Jean Baptiste Desportes 1790-1847

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An early French-Canadian pioneer known as the "first farmer of Oregon." He established large agricultural tracts on the French Prairie long before the massive wave of American emigrants arrived.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1790 to 1847
• Born: Jan 1, 1790, Quebec
• Died: Jan 1, 1847, Oregon

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29