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John P. Rusk

1873 – 1943

American lawyer

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About John P. Rusk

Lived 1873 – 1943 (aged 70). John P. Rusk was an American lawyer.

John Perley "Jerry" Rusk (June 17, 1873 – December 8, 1943) was an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives.

Rusk was born in Milwaukie, Oregon in 1873 and attended Portland University and Stanford University for his schooling. He returned to Oregon in 1900 and began to practise law first in Portland, then in Joseph, Oregon in 1903. In 1906, he became deputy district attorney of Wallowa County, Oregon, and served until 1908. From 1908 to 1913, Rusk, a Republican, served in the Oregon House of Representatives for Wallowa County. From 1911 to 1913, he was chosen to serve as the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. He attempted to run for the United States House of Representatives in the 1912 election, but lost the Republican primary to represent the state's 2nd district to Nicholas J. Sinnott. Rusk made another unsuccessful attempt at running for Congress in 1930, this time as a Democrat in Wyoming.

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Education
Stanford University
Positions held
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
Also known as
John Perley Rusk

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John P. Rusk?

American lawyer (1873-1943)

When was John P. Rusk born?

John P. Rusk was born on 17 June 1873 in Milwaukie.

When did John P. Rusk die?

John P. Rusk died on 8 December 1943 in Silver Spring.

What was John P. Rusk's occupation?

John P. Rusk was a lawyer.

What nationality was John P. Rusk?

John P. Rusk was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John P. Rusk

· Wikidata: Q25983100

· DBpedia: John P. Rusk

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