Josiah Failing
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Josiah Failing (July 9, 1806 – August 14, 1877) was a businessman and the fourth mayor of Portland, Oregon, United States. Born in New York, he moved to Portland when it was still a small town of a few hundred. He and his son Henry, who also became a noted businessman and mayor of the city, started a general merchandising business that became very successful.
Quick Facts 4th Mayor of Portland, Oregon, Preceded by ...
Josiah Failing | |
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4th Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
In office 1853–1854 | |
Preceded by | Simon B. Marye |
Succeeded by | William S. Ladd |
Personal details | |
Born | July 9, 1806 Canajoharie, New York |
Died | August 14, 1877(1877-08-14) (aged 71) Portland, Oregon |
Political party | Republican |
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