Cornelius Gilliam
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Cornelius Gilliam (April 13, 1798 – March 24, 1848) was a pioneer of the U.S. state of Oregon who was best known as the commander of the volunteer forces against the Cayuse in the Cayuse War. A native of North Carolina, he served in the Black Hawk War and Seminole Wars before settling in Missouri. There he served in the militia against the Mormons, was a county sheriff, and a member of the Missouri State Senate before immigrating to the Oregon Country.
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Cornelius Gilliam | |
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Missouri State Senator | |
In office 1838–1842 | |
Constituency | District 12 |
Missouri State Senator | |
In office 1842–1844 | |
Constituency | District 10 |
Personal details | |
Born | April 13, 1798 Buncombe County, North Carolina |
Died | March 24, 1848(1848-03-24) (aged 49) Oregon Territory |
Spouse | Mary Crawford |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Provisional Government of Oregon |
Branch/service | Army |
Years of service | 1832 – 1838, 1847 – 1848 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Black Hawk War Seminole Wars Cayuse War |
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