George H. Atkinson
Oregon missionary and educator
Died when: 69 years 291 days (837 months)Star Sign: Taurus
George Henry Atkinson (May 10, 1819 – February 25, 1889) was an American missionary and educator in what would become the state of Oregon.In Oregon, he served as a pastor for several churches, helped found what would become Pacific University, and pushed for legislation to create a public school system in Oregon Territory.
The Massachusetts native later served as the county schools superintendent in Clackamas County and Multnomah counties.
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