Aaron E. Waite | |
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4th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1859–1862 | |
Preceded by | George Henry Williams |
Succeeded by | Reuben P. Boise |
10th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1859–1862 | |
Preceded by | George Henry Williams |
Succeeded by | William W. Page |
Personal details | |
Born | December 26, 1813 Whately, Massachusetts |
Died | December 12, 1898 near Canby, Oregon | (aged 84)
Aaron E. Waite (December 26, 1813 – December 12, 1898) was an American judge and politician. He was the 4th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving from 1859 to 1862. He was the first chief justice after Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859. A Massachusetts native, Waite also served in the Oregon Territorial Legislature.