David Hill (Oregon politician)
David Hill (1809 – May 9, 1850) was an American pioneer and settler of what became Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. He served in the Provisional Government of Oregon in both the executive and legislative branches, and later as a legislator in the first Oregon Territorial Legislature. Hill made a transaction with the county court in 1850 that led to the renaming of Columbus to Hillsborough in honor of Hill.
David Hill | |
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| Executive Committee of the Provisional Government of Oregon | |
| In office 1843–1844 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Second Executive Committee |
| Constituency | Oregon Country |
| Legislator in the Provisional Government of Oregon | |
| In office 1844–1849 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | position dissolved |
| Constituency | Tuality District |
| Oregon Territory House of Representatives | |
| In office 1849–1850 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Wilcox |
| Constituency | Washington County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1809 Connecticut, United States |
| Died | May 9, 1850 (aged 40–41) Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Resting place | Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery 45.52019°N 123.00592°W |
| Spouse | Lucinda McWilliams Wilson Hill Simmons |
| Residence | Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Occupation | farmer, legislator |
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