John D. Boon

John Daniel Boon (January 8, 1817 – July 17, 1864) was an American merchant and politician in what became the state of Oregon.

[5] While living in the Rickreall area of the county, he would occasionally preach at the Jefferson Institute, an early school and meeting place.

[7] Boon had been elected to the position of State Treasurer in 1858 to take effect upon statehood, with him also assuming that office on March 3.

[8] Others in the founding group included George Henry Williams, La Fayette Grover, and Joseph G.

[3] Both his store and his former home, John D. Boon House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[2] His son John L. Boone fought in the American Civil War and later was a state senator in California.