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John P. Gaines
U.S. Congressperson
1795 – 1857
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Who was John P. Gaines?
John Pollard Gaines was a U.S. military and political figure. He was a Whig member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kentucky from 1847 to 1849, and he served as Governor of the Oregon Territory from 1850 to 1853, stepping down after a turbulent term in office.
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- Born
- Sep 22, 1795
Augusta - Also known as
- John Gaines
- Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 9, 1857
Salem - Resting place
- Salem Pioneer Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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