James A. O’Neil | |
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Member of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
In office 1843–1843 | |
Personal details | |
Born | January 26, 1800 New York |
Died | September 1, 1874 Oregon | (aged 74)
Spouse | Tabitha C. Bowman |
James A. O’Neil (January 26, 1800 – September 1, 1874) was an American businessman and politician in the Oregon Country and later Oregon Territory. A New York native, he took part in the Champoeg Meetings and helped form the Provisional Government of Oregon. Prior to the formation of a government he participated in the Willamette Cattle Company, and later served as a judge in the Provisional Government.