John M. Breck
American politician
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John Malcolm Breck (April 9, 1828 – February 21, 1900) was a businessman in Portland, Oregon, United States, who served as mayor of Portland from 1861 to 1862.
John M. Breck | |
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| 12th Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
| In office 1861–1862 | |
| Preceded by | G. Collier Robbins |
| Succeeded by | William H. Farrar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1828 Berks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 1900 (aged 71) |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessman |
Breck was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania,[1] in 1828. At the age of sixteen, he left Pennsylvania for Wisconsin. In 1850, he left Wisconsin for Oregon aboard the vessel Columbia. He served as purser for the voyage.[2] In 1857 and 1858, Breck was elected Assessor of Portland.[3]
He was elected mayor of Portland on April 1, 1861.[4] He was succeeded as mayor by William H. Farrar in 1862.[4] He served as a Portland city councilman in 1868–70 and as City Assessor again in 1872—73.[5]
Breck died at his home in Portland on February 21, 1900.[1]