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James H. D. Henderson Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's At-large district In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 Preceded by John R. McBride Succeeded by Rufus Mallory Born July 23, 1810 Salem, Kentucky Died December 13, 1885 (aged 75) Eugene, Oregon Political party Republican Spouse(s) Mary E. Fisher James Henry Dickey Henderson (July 23, 1810 – December 13, 1885) was an American farmer and politician from the state of Oregon. A native of Kentucky, he lived in Missouri and Pennsylvania before moving to the Oregon Territory in 1852. He worked as a publisher, pastor, and farmer before entering politics as a Republican, and served one term in the United States House of Representatives representing Oregon. Contents 1 Early life 2 The Oregon Trail 3 Political career 4 References 5 External links // Early life Born near Salem, Kentucky, Henderson moved to Missouri Territory in 1817 where he attended the public schools.[1] He entered the ministry and was pastor of a church in Washington County, Pennsylvania from 1843 to 1851. In 1851, he returned to Missouri and published a literary magazine.[1] The Oregon Trail A strong abolitionist, Henderson decided to leave Missouri, where slavery was allowed, and move to Oregon Territory.[2] He, his wife, and five children endured an arduous six-month journey on the Oregon Trail and arrived in Portland, Oregon on October 12, 1852.[2] The family established a homestead claim in Yamhill County, where they lived for four years before resettling in Eugene and establishing fruit orchards.[1] Political career In 1858, Henderson was elected superintendent of Lane County schools, and then was nominated by the Republican as its candidate to represent Oregon in the United States House of Representatives.[1][2] Henderson went on to defeat Democrat Colonel James K. Kelly in the general election.[2] In Congress, Henderson served on the committees on the Pacific Railroad, Mines and Mining, Indian Affairs, and the special committee on the death of President Lincoln.[2] Henderson was not renominated by his party in 1866, and returned to his agricultural pursuits in Eugene.[1] He also continued to preach, lecture, and write.[1] He died in Eugene on December 13, 1885 and was interred in Odd Fellows Cemetery.[1] References ^ a b c d e f g "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". U.S. Government Printing Office. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000480. Retrieved 2007-06-04.  ^ a b c d e Illustrated History of Lane County, Oregon. Portland, Oregon: A. G. Walling. 1884. pp. 483. http://books.google.com/books?id=iXEUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA483&dq=James+Henderson+oregon&lr=&as_brr=1&client=firefox-a. Retrieved 2007-06-04.  External links Oregon Historical Quarterly James Henry Dickey Henderson at Find a Grave United States House of Representatives Preceded by John R. McBride Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's At-large congressional district March 4, 1865–March 3, 1867 Succeeded by Rufus Mallory  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Persondata NAME Henderson, James Henry Dickey ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH July 23, 1810 PLACE OF BIRTH Salem, Kentucky DATE OF DEATH December 13, 1885 PLACE OF DEATH Eugene, Oregon