John H. Couch

For the steamboat named after him, see John H. Couch (sternwheeler).
John H. Couch
Member of the Portland Public Schools Board of Education
In office
1856–1858
Preceded byShubrick Norris
Succeeded byErasmus D. Shattuck
Member of the Portland City Council
In office
1853–1854
Preceded byThomas Pritchard
Succeeded byShubrick Norris
Treasurer for the Provisional Government of Oregon
In office
March 4, 1846 – October 15, 1847
Preceded byFrancis Ermatinger
Succeeded byWilliam K. Kilbourne
ConstituencyOregon Country
Personal details
BornFebruary 28, 1811
Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 1870(1870-01-19) (aged 58)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
OccupationSailor, ship captain, politician

John Heard Couch (/kuːtʃ/ KOO-CH; February 28, 1811 – January 19, 1870) was an American sea captain and pioneer in the Oregon Country in the 19th century. Often referred to as Captain Couch, he became famous for his singular skill at navigation of the Columbia Bar. He was a founder of Portland, Oregon.

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