William Paine Lord

William Paine Lord
U.S. Minister to Argentina
In office February 14, 1900 – March 27, 1903
Preceded by	William I. Buchanan
Succeeded by	John Barrett
9th Governor of Oregon
In office January 14, 1895 – January 9, 1899
Preceded by	Sylvester Pennoyer
Succeeded by	T. T. Geer
Personal details
Born	(1838-07-20)July 20, 1838 Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Died	February 17, 1911(1911-02-17) (aged 72) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Juliette Montague
Children	Montague Lord, William Paine Lord, Elizabeth Blodget Lord
Profession	Lawyer
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William Paine Lord (July 20, 1838 – February 17, 1911) was an American Republican politician who served as the 9th governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. The Delaware native previously served as the 27th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, including three times as the chief justice of that court. After serving as governor he was appointed as an ambassador to Argentina and later helped to codify Oregon's laws.