John N. Williamson
John N. Williamson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm A. Moody |
| Succeeded by | William R. Ellis |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1888 1898 | |
| Member of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1901 1903 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1855 Junction City, Oregon Territory |
| Died | August 29, 1943 (aged 87) Prineville, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
John Newton Williamson (November 8, 1855 – August 29, 1943) was an American rancher and politician in the state of Oregon. A native Oregonian, he served in both chambers of the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing central and eastern Oregon in the late 19th century. A Republican, he then served in Congress from 1903 to 1907 and was involved in the Oregon land fraud scandal.