Joseph N. Dolph
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Joseph Norton Dolph (October 19, 1835 – March 10, 1897) was an American politician and attorney in the state of Oregon. A native of the state of New York, he immigrated to Oregon over the Oregon Trail and settled in Portland where he became the state's federal district attorney. A Republican, he spent nine years in the Oregon State Senate before serving in the United States Senate from 1883 to 1895.[1]
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Joseph N. Dolph | |
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United States Senator from Oregon | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | La Fayette Grover |
Succeeded by | George W. McBride |
Member of the Oregon Senate | |
In office 1866 1872 1874 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-10-19)October 19, 1835 Dolphsburg, New York |
Died | March 10, 1897(1897-03-10) (aged 61) Portland, Oregon |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | attorney |
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