Henry W. Corbett | |
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| United States Senator from Oregon | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Nesmith |
| Succeeded by | John H. Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1827 Westborough, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 31, 1903 (aged 76) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Caroline Jagger (died 1865)Emma Ruggles |
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Henry Winslow Corbett (February 18, 1827 – March 31, 1903) was an American businessman, politician, civic benefactor, and philanthropist in the state of Oregon. A native of Massachusetts, he spent his early life in the East and New York before moving to the Oregon Territory. He was a prominent figure in the early development of Portland, Oregon, and was involved in numerous business ventures there, starting in general merchandise. His interests later included banking, finance, insurance, river shipping, stage lines, railways, telegraph, iron and steel and the erection of Portland downtown buildings among other enterprises. A Republican, he served as a United States senator from 1867 to 1873.