Columbia Lancaster
Columbia Lancaster (August 26, 1803 – September 15, 1893) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first Delegate from the Territory of Washington to the United States House of Representatives.
Columbia Lancaster | |
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From volume 1 (1889) of History of the Pacific Northwest: Oregon and Washington. | |
| 7th Supreme Judge of the Provisional Government of Oregon | |
| In office November 30, 1847 – April 9, 1849 | |
| Appointed by | George Abernethy |
| Preceded by | J. Quinn Thornton |
| Succeeded by | Government dissolved |
| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington Territory's at-large district | |
| In office April 12, 1854 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | James Patton Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1803 New Milford, Connecticut |
| Died | September 15, 1893 (aged 90) Vancouver, Washington |
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