Gustavus Hines | |
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Born | September 6, 1809 Herkimer County, New York |
Died | December 9, 1873 Oregon City, Oregon |
Occupation | Missionary, author |
Nationality | American |
Period | Mid 19th Century |
Genre | History |
Spouse | Lydia Hines (née Bryant) |
Reverend Gustavus Hines (September 6, 1809 – December 9, 1873) was an American missionary in Oregon Country. Working for the Methodist Mission in what became the state of Oregon, the New York native became involved in early attempts to form a government at the Champoeg Meetings in 1841. Later he served on the board of trustees for the Oregon Institute, which became Willamette University, and wrote several books on Oregon.