Withycombe, James, 1854-1919.

James Withycombe was born in Devonshire, England in 1854. Educated in England, he came to Oregon in 1871. He studied agriculture and later became the director of the Oregon Agricultural College's experiment station. In 1900, Withycombe became a U.S. citizen. Withycombe won the Republican nomination for governor in 1914 and was eventually elected to two terms. He suddenly became ill and died on March 3, 1919.

From the description of James Withycombe papers, 1862-1919. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 36962276

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