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History of Marion County OregonSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Marion County Oregon, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of Theodore Thurston Geer Theodore Thurston Geer, governor of Oregon, was born in Marion county, Ore., March 12, 1851; son of Heman J. and Cynthia (Eoff) Geer. His ancestry was English. He was educated at Willamette university, Salem, Ore.; became a farmer; was a representative in the Oregon legislature in 1880, 1889, 1891 and 1893; speaker of the house, 1891, a McKinley presidential elector in 1896 and carried the vote of the state to Washington, and governor of Oregon, 1898-1902. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Oregon Facts: Marion County Facts: Seat: SalemEstablished: 1843 Formed from: Original county
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