Joseph Gale | |
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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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1807 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | December 13, 1881 (aged 74) Eagle Valley, Oregon, U.S. |
| Resting place | Eagle Valley cemetery, Richland, Baker County, Oregon |
| Spouse | Eliza Gale |
| Relations | Old Chief Joseph |
| Occupation | trapper, sailor, miner |
Joseph Goff Gale (April 29, 1807 – December 13, 1881) was an American pioneer, trapper, entrepreneur, and politician who contributed to the early settlement of the Oregon Country. There he assisted in the construction of the first sailing vessel built in what would become the state of Oregon, sailed the ship to California to trade for cattle, and later served as one of three co-executives ("governors") in the Provisional Government of Oregon. Originally a sailor, he also spent time in the fur trade, as a farmer, and a gold miner in the California Gold Rush.