George Law Curry Politician

George Law Curry (July 2, 1820 – July 28, 1878) was a United States political figure and newspaper publisher predominantly in what became the state of Oregon. A native of Pennsylvania, he published a newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri, before traveling the Oregon Trail to the unorganized Oregon Country. A Democrat, Curry served in the new Oregon Territory's government as a representative to the legislature and as Territorial Secretary before appointment as the last Governor of the Oregon Territory. Curry County in Southern Oregon is named in his honor.

Personal facts

George Law Curry
Birth dateJuly 02, 1820
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Date of deathJuly 28, 1878
Place of death
Portland Oregon , Oregon

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Politician

office
Secretary of the Oregon Territory
5th Governor of Oregon Territory
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

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