George Lemuel Woods
American politician and governor
Born
Died
1890
135 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 3rd Governor of Oregon from 1866 to 1870. Held the position of Circuit Court Judge in Oregon before political career. Engaged in various legal and public service roles during tenure. Contributed to the development of the state's legal framework.
Served as the 3rd Governor of Oregon
Worked as a Circuit Court Judge in Oregon
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