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Addison Crandall Gibbs deed Gibbs, A.C. (Addison Crandall), 1825-1886 CA 1850 Nov 18 0.1 linear feet 1 folder 1850 November 18 1 folder Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. The collection consists of a deed ceding Gibbs' claim to a piece of land on Elk Creek. English . 1

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 Gibbs, A.C. (Addison Crandall), 1825-1886 Governors--Oregon Real property--Oregon Territory Land titles--Oregon Territory Lawyers--Oregon Legislators--Oregon Politics and Politicians Deeds

Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. He came to Oregon in 1852, married Margaret M. Watkins in 1854, was elected governor in 1862, and served as a U. S. Attorney in 1872. Gibbs was instrumental in founding the "Union League." He also served on the board of Willamette University. Gibbs died in London, December of 1886.

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The collection consists of a deed ceding Gibbs' claim to a piece of land on Elk Creek to "Mills" for the sum of $100. The deed describes the size and location of the land relative to local geographic features.

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