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Joseph Lane

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American politician and soldier (1801-1881)

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Joseph Lane was an American politician and soldier. He was a state legislator representing Evansville, Indiana, and then served in the Mexican-American War, becoming a general and commanding the 2nd Indiana Volunteers. President James K. Polk appointed Lane as the first governor of Oregon Territory. S. senators.

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Joseph Lane was an American politician and soldier. He was a state legislator representing Evansville, Indiana, and then served in the Mexican-American War, becoming a general and commanding the 2nd Indiana Volunteers. President James K. Polk appointed Lane as the first governor of Oregon Territory. When Oregon was admitted as a state in 1859, Lane was elected one of Oregon's first two U.S. senators.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1801 to 1881 · aged 79
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