James C. Hawthorne

James C. Hawthorne (March 12, 1819 – February 15, 1881, commonly known as J.C. Hawthorne) was an American physician and politician in the states of California and Oregon. A native of Pennsylvania, he was the co-founder of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane in East Portland, Oregon. Hawthorne served in the California Senate and was a member of the Whig Party and later the Democratic Party.

James C. Hawthorne
California State Senator
In office
1854–1857
ConstituencyPlacer County
Personal details
Born(1819-03-12)March 12, 1819
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 15, 1881(1881-02-15) (aged 61)
Portland, Oregon
Spouse(s)Emma Curry
E. C. Hite
Alma materMedical University
OccupationPhysician

Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland, Oregon is named after him.

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