Addison Crandall Gibbs deed November 18, 1850

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Addison Crandall Gibbs deed November 18, 1850

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv02441

Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. The collection consists of a deed ceding Gibbs' claim to a piece of land on Elk Creek.

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Gibbs, A. C. (Addison Crandall), 1825-1886

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Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. He came to Oregon in 1852, married Margaret M. Wilkins in 1854, was elected governor in 1862, and served as a U.S. Attorney in 1872. Gibbs was instrumental in founding the "Union League." He also served on the board of Willamette University. Gibbs died in London, December of 1886. From the description of Addison Crandall Gibbs papers [manuscript}, 1858-1886. (Orego...