Henry Failing
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Henry Failing (January 17, 1834 – November 8, 1898) was a banker, and one of the leading businessmen of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He was one of Portland, Oregon's earliest residents, and served as that city's mayor in two non-consecutive periods, two-and-a-half years (two 15-month terms) starting in 1864 and later a two-year term starting in 1873. He was a Republican.
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Henry Failing | |
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15th Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
In office 1864–1866 | |
Preceded by | David Logan |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Holmes |
21st Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
In office 1873–1875 | |
Preceded by | Philip Wasserman |
Succeeded by | J. A. Chapman |
Personal details | |
Born | January 17, 1834 New York City |
Died | November 8, 1898(1898-11-08) (aged 64) Portland, Oregon |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emily Phelps Corbett |
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