Jesse Quinn Thornton
American politician
Died when: 77 years 165 days (929 months)Star Sign: Virgo

Jesse Quinn Thornton (1810–1888) was an American settler of Oregon, active in political, legal, and educational circles.He served as the 6th Supreme Judge of the Provisional Government of Oregon, presented Oregon's petition for official territorial status to Congress, served in the Oregon Legislature, and wrote the state's motto.
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