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D. O. Quick

1829 – 1910

American politician

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About D. O. Quick

Lived 1829 – 1910 (aged 81). D. O. Quick was an American politician.

David O. Quick (August 27, 1829 – December 1910) was an American educator and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Indiana and a trained lawyer, he crossed the Oregon Trail where he was a school teacher and later farmer. He served one term as a Republican in the Oregon House of Representatives.

Early years David Quick was born on August 27, 1829, in the state of Indiana. He later moved to Illinois where was a teacher and he read law under the direction of James Davis, and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1850. Along the way, the family suffered hardships and had to sell most of their possession before Quick worked as a miner and earned enough to continue the journey. He served as a Republican in the House of Representatives for District 36 in Washington County.

Later years Quick lived in Washington County until 1888, There he owned a nursery and a farm, living in that county for 12 years before later living in Linn and Benton counties. David O. Quick died in December 1910 in Grants Pass in Southern Oregon at the age of 81.

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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was D. O. Quick?

American politician (1829-1910)

When was D. O. Quick born?

D. O. Quick was born on 27 August 1829 in Indiana.

When did D. O. Quick die?

D. O. Quick died on 1 December 1910 in Oregon.

What was D. O. Quick's occupation?

D. O. Quick was a politician.

What nationality was D. O. Quick?

D. O. Quick was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: D. O. Quick

· Wikidata: Q5203751

· DBpedia: D. O. Quick

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