William H. Willson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William H. Willson

American politician

Date of Birth: 14-Apr-1805

Place of Birth: New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 17-Apr-1856

Profession: politician, carpenter, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

William Holden Willson (April 14, 1805 – April 17, 1856) was a pioneer of the U.S.
state of Oregon and the founder of its capital city, Salem.
A native of New Hampshire, he immigrated to the Oregon Country in 1837 to work at the Methodist Mission, and there would participate in the Champoeg Meetings.
Willson served as the first treasurer of the Provisional Government of Oregon.