James Terwilliger | |
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Born | |
Died | September 1, 1892 | (aged 82)
Resting place | River View Cemetery 45°27′55″N 122°40′23″W / 45.465408°N 122.673090°W |
Occupation(s) | Blacksmith, tanner, farmer |
Years active | 1845–1892 |
Known for | Terwilliger Boulevard Terwilliger School |
Spouse(s) | Sophronia Ann Hurd (1809 – 1845) Philinda Green (1811–1873) |
Children | Lorenzo, John, Asa, Hiram, Charlotte Mary, Alonzo, Julia |
Parent(s) | Cornelius and Annette Terwilliger |
James Terwilliger (October 3, 1809 – September 1, 1892) was an Oregon pioneer and one of the first English-speaking settlers of Portland, Oregon. He is the namesake of Portland's Terwilliger Boulevard and Terwilliger School.