McCraken, John, 1826-1915.

Colonel John McCraken (1826-1915) came to California in 1849 and co-founded the Greenwich & California Mining & Trading Company.

From the guide to the John McCracken papers, 1886-1945, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Colonel John McCraken (1826-1915) came to California in 1849 and co-founded the Greenwich & California Mining & Trading Company.

The following year, he came to Oregon, where he became involved in the flour milling business in Oregon City and later moved to Portland, where he was ran a wholesale builders' supply company, John McCraken & Co. McCraken held several political appointments, including United States Marshal under James Buchanan and member of the Oregon legislature from 1891-1893 and 1901. Among his civic contributions to Portland, McCraken also helped to found the Portland Chamber of Commerce. He married Ada Panbrum in 1855.

From the description of John McCracken papers [manuscript], 1886-1945. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 725346250