Whiteaker, Mr. (John), 1820-1902

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Birth 1820
Death 1902

Biographical notes:

John Whiteaker (1820-1902), a Democrat, was Oregon's first state governor, 1859-1862. In private life he was a storekeeper, hence his sobriquet, "Old soap, socks, and pickles."

From the guide to the John Whiteaker papers, 1859-1862, 1859-1885, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

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Subjects:

  • Politics and government
  • Politics and government
  • Politics and government
  • Governors
  • Oregon
  • Politics and politicians

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  • Oregon (as recorded)
  • Oregon (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Oregon (as recorded)
  • Oregon (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Oregon (as recorded)
  • Oregon (as recorded)

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