United States Representative Directory

George Knox Shiel

George Knox Shiel served as a representative for Oregon (1861-1863).

Democratic
Oregon
District 1
Former

Oregon

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Oregon

Representing constituents across the Oregon delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1861-1863

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

George Knox Shiel (c. 1825 – December 12, 1893) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a Democratic U.S. congressman from Oregon from 1861 to 1863.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing Oregon, George Knox Shiel contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. George Knox Shiel’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.