James McBride (politician)

For the Ohio State Representative and mayor, see James McBride (pioneer).
James McBride
1st United States Minister to Hawaii
In office
June 19, 1863 – July 26, 1866
PresidentAbraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Preceded byThomas J. Dryer (as Commissioner)
Succeeded byEdward M. McCook
Personal details
Born(1802-02-09)February 9, 1802
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 1875(1875-12-18) (aged 73)
St. Helens, Oregon, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseMahala Miller
RelationsGeorge L. Woods
ChildrenGeorge W. McBride
John R. McBride
Thomas A. McBride
ProfessionPolitician, diplomat, physician
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James McBride (February 9, 1802 – December 18, 1875) was an American politician, educator, and patriarch of a political family in the state of Oregon. A native of Tennessee, he served in the Oregon Territorial Legislature and as United States Minister to Hawaii, as well as one of the founders of the Oregon Republican Party. Two of his sons served in the United States Congress, while a third served on the Oregon Supreme Court.

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