John Wesley Davis
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| In office December 1, 1845 – March 4, 1847 |
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| Preceded by | John W. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Winthrop |
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| In office 1835 – 1837 1839 – 1841 1843 – 1847 |
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| Preceded by | John Ewing (1835) & (1839) David Wallace (1843) |
| Succeeded by | John Ewing (1837) Richard W. Thompson (1841) David Wallace (1843) |
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| Born | April 16, 1799 |
| Died | August 22, 1859 |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Wesley Davis (April 16, 1799–August 22, 1859) was a prominent U.S. politician during the 1840s. He served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1847, and served a total of eight years in the United States Congress as a Democrat from Indiana. He served as the U.S. Commissioner to China 1848–1850. He was appointed to the office of Governor of the Oregon Territory from 1853-1854 by President Franklin Pierce.
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- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: DAVIS, John Wesley
- Oregon State Library - Governors of Oregon Photographs- Short biography and photograph.
| Preceded by John W. Jones |
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives December 1, 1845 – March 4, 1847 |
Succeeded by Robert C. Winthrop |
| Preceded by George Law Curry |
Governor of Oregon Territory 1853-1854 |
Succeeded by George Law Curry |
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