John Whiteaker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Whiteaker
American politician
Date of Birth: 04-May-1820
Place of Birth: Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
Date of Death: 02-Oct-1902
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John Whiteaker
- John Whiteaker (May 4, 1820 – October 2, 1902) was an American politician, soldier, and judge primarily in Oregon.
- A native of Indiana, he joined the army during the Mexican–American War and then prospected during the California Gold Rush.
- After moving to the Oregon Territory he served as a judge and member of the legislature.
- A Democrat, Whiteaker served as the first state Governor of Oregon from 1859 until 1862 and later was Oregon's Congressman from 1879 to 1881.
- He also was president of the Oregon State Senate and Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.
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