| Birth: | Apr. 17, 1815 | | Death: | Apr. 6, 1851 | 
Samuel Thurston was the territorial delegate to the 1850 US Congress, representing the Oregon Territory. Inscription reads :Hear rests Oregon’s first delegate, a man of genius and learning. A lawyer and statesman. His devotions equaled his wide philanthropy, his public acts are his best eulogium. Originally interred in Acapulco, Mexico. Brought to Oregon by act of Legislature. Body arrived in Portland March 3, 1853. (bio by: RB)
Family links:
Spouse:
Elisabeth McClench Odell (1816 - 1890)*
Children:
George Henry Thurston (1846 - 1927)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Samuel Thurston | | | Burial:
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Salem
Marion County
Oregon, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: RB
Record added: Mar 12, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6254265 |
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