John C. Carson | |
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 Oregon Senate president John Carson | |
| 12th President of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1887–1888 | |
| Preceded by | William Waldo |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Simon |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 22nd (1885–1888), 18th (1889–1892) district | |
| In office 1885–1892 | |
| Constituency | Multnomah |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office 1870–1871, 1882–1884 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1825 Center County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 1911 (aged 86) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Profession | Wood products manufacturer and building contractor |
John Crosthwaite Carson (February 20, 1825 – May 31, 1911) was an American wood products manufacturer, building contractor, and politician from Portland, Oregon. He was a life-long Republican who represented Multnomah County in the Oregon legislature. Carson served two non-consecutive two-year terms in the Oregon House of Representatives followed by two four-year terms in the Oregon State Senate. He was President of the Oregon State Senate during the 1887 legislative session.