John Heard Couch ( COO-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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28 February 1811 Newburyport, Massachusetts
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19 January 1870 (aged 58) Portland, Oregon
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