George H. Atkinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Oregon missionary and educator
Date of Birth: 10-May-1819
Place of Birth: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 25-Feb-1889
Profession: missionary
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About George H. Atkinson
- George Henry Atkinson (May 10, 1819 – February 25, 1889) was an American missionary and educator in what would become the state of Oregon.
- In Oregon, he served as a pastor for several churches, helped found what would become Pacific University, and pushed for legislation to create a public school system in Oregon Territory.
- The Massachusetts native later served as the county schools superintendent in Clackamas and Multnomah counties.
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