John M. Breck

John Malcolm Breck (April 9, 1828 – February 21, 1900) was a businessman in Portland, Oregon, United States, who served as mayor of Portland from 1861 to 1862.

John M. Breck
12th Mayor of Portland, Oregon
In office 1861–1862
Preceded by	G. Collier Robbins
Succeeded by	William H. Farrar
Personal details
Born	April 9, 1828 Berks County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	February 21, 1900(1900-02-21) (aged 71) Portland, Oregon
Political party	Republican
Profession	Businessman

Breck was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania,[1] in 1828. At sixteen he left Pennsylvania for Wisconsin. In 1850, he left Wisconsin for Oregon on the vessel Columbia. He served as purser for the voyage.[2] In 1857 and 1858 Breck was elected Assessor of Portland.[3]

He was elected mayor of Portland on April 1, 1861.[4] He was succeeded as mayor by William H. Farrar in 1862.[4] He served as a Portland city councilman in 1868–70 and as City Assessor again in 1872–73.[5]

Breck died at his home in Portland on February 21, 1900.[1]

References

1. "Pioneer Passed Away: John M. Breck, Veteran Merchant, Is Dead". The Morning Oregonian. February 22, 1900. p. 7. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
2. "Biographical Sketches of Mayors".
3. "Historical Sketch of Portland".
4. City Auditor's Office. "Mayors of Portland". City of Portland, Oregon. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
5. "Many Familiar Names on Roll of Officials; Men Who Had Leading Part in Building Up Portland Appear in List of Early Office-Holders". The Morning Oregonian. Section 2, p. 13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.

Preceded by G. Collier Robbins	Mayor of Portland, Oregon 1861–1862	Succeeded by William H. Farrar