Jesse Applegate
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Jesse Applegate (July 5, 1811 – April 22, 1888) was an American pioneer who led a large group of settlers along the Oregon Trail to the Oregon Country. He was an influential member of the early government of Oregon, and helped establish the Applegate Trail as an alternative route to the Oregon Trail.
Quick Facts Member of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon, Preceded by ...
Jesse Applegate | |
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Member of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
In office 1845–1845 | |
Preceded by | none |
Constituency | Yamhill District |
Member of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
In office 1848–1849 | |
Succeeded by | position dissolved |
Constituency | Polk District |
Member of the Oregon Constitutional Convention | |
In office 1857 | |
Constituency | Umpqua County |
Personal details | |
Born | July 5, 1811 Henry County, Kentucky |
Died | April 22, 1888(1888-04-22) (aged 76) Yoncalla, Oregon |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Cynthia Ann Parker |
Relations | Lindsay Applegate (brother) Oliver Cromwell Applegate (nephew) |
Occupation | farmer |
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