John C. Carson
Businessman and legislator from Oregon (1825–1911) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Crosthwaite Carson (February 20, 1825 – May 31, 1911) was an American wood products manufacturer, building contractor, and politician from Portland, Oregon. He was a life-long Republican who represented Multnomah County in the Oregon legislature. Carson served two non-consecutive two-year terms in the Oregon House of Representatives followed by two four-year terms in the Oregon State Senate. He was President of the Oregon State Senate during the 1887 legislative session.
Quick Facts 12th President of the Oregon State Senate, Preceded by ...
John C. Carson | |
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12th President of the Oregon State Senate | |
In office 1887–1888 | |
Preceded by | William Waldo |
Succeeded by | Joseph Simon |
Member of the Oregon Senate from the 22nd (1885–1888), 18th (1889–1892) district | |
In office 1885–1892 | |
Constituency | Multnomah |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
In office 1870–1871, 1882–1884 | |
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Born | (1825-02-20)February 20, 1825 Center County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 1911(1911-05-31) (aged 86) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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Profession | Wood products manufacturer and building contractor |
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