John R. McBride
John Rogers McBride (August 22, 1832 – July 20, 1904) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon from 1863 to 1865.
John R. McBride | |
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| Chief Justice of the Idaho Territorial Supreme Court | |
| In office February 14, 1865 – April 23, 1868 | |
| Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | Silas Woodson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Bowers |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | George K. Shiel |
| Succeeded by | James H. D. Henderson |
| Member of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1860–1862 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Rogers McBride August 22, 1832 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | July 20, 1904 (aged 71) Spokane, Washington |
| Resting place | Germany Hill Cemetery in St. Helens, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Signature | |
Early life edit
McBride was born near St. Louis, Missouri in 1832, the son of James McBride.[1] In 1851, he moved with his family to Lafayette, Oregon, where he became the superintendent of schools at the age of 22.[1] He studied law and after being admitted to the bar in 1855, he began a law practice in Lafayette.[1]
Oregon politics edit
In 1857, he served in the Oregon Constitutional Convention representing Yamhill County.[2] In 1860, he was elected to the Oregon Senate, and to the United States House of Representatives as a Republican in 1862.[1] He served one term, and after unsuccessfully seeking the Republican party's nomination for a second term in 1864, he was nominated as Chief Justice of Idaho Territory by President Lincoln on January 28, 1864.[3] He was confirmed by the senate on February 14, 1865, and resigned on April 23, 1868.[4][5]
Grant administration edit
In 1869, President Grant named him superintendent of the United States assay office in Boise, Idaho.[1] He was a member of Republican National Committee from the Idaho Territory in 1872, and a member of Republican National Committee from Washington from 1880 to 1892.[6]
Later career and death edit
He practiced law in Boise and in Salt Lake City, Utah before moving his practice to Spokane, Washington, where he died in 1904.[1] He was interred at Germany Hill Cemetery in St. Helens, Oregon.[6]
Family edit
McBride's youngest brother, George W. McBride, served as a United States senator from Oregon.[1] His other younger brother Thomas A. McBride was the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court three times.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved May 31, 2007.
- ^ . Crafting the Oregon Constitution. Oregon State Archives. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate from December 5, 1864, to February 6, 1866, inclusive. Vol. 19, part 1. Government Printing Office. 1887. p. 117.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate from December 5, 1864, to February 6, 1866, inclusive. Vol. 19, part 1. Government Printing Office. 1887. p. 167.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Resigned". The Idaho Statesman. April 28, 1868.
- ^ a b "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: McBride". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
- ^ Corning, Howard M. Dictionary of Oregon History. Binfords & Mort Publishing, 1956.
External links edit
- John R. McBride at Find a Grave
- at Crafting the Oregon Constitution, Oregon State Archives