John R. Quinn
Commander of the American Legion, Los Angeles County Supervisor
About John R. Quinn
Lived 1889 – 1979 (aged 89). John R. Quinn was an American cattle rancher, farmer, military officer and politician.
John Robertson Quinn (July 17, 1889 – April 29, 1979) was an American politician who served as the sixth national commander of the American Legion from 1923 to 1924. He also served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from 1930 until 1936 and as Los Angeles County Assessor from 1938 to 1962.
Biography John Robertson Quinn was born in Porterville, California, where he grew up and attended local schools. He was a member of The American Legion who served as the sixth national commander from 1923 to 1924. A successful rancher, Quinn was an active participant in the business community in Tulare. In May 1922, Quinn was listed among 20 local politicians and businessmen as a purported member of the Ku Klux Klan. In response, Quinn issued the following statement:
He was a primary candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 1929.
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Who was John R. Quinn?
commander of the American Legion, Los Angeles County Supervisor
When was John R. Quinn born?
John R. Quinn was born on 17 July 1889 in Porterville.
When did John R. Quinn die?
John R. Quinn died on 29 April 1979 in Los Angeles County.
What was John R. Quinn's occupation?
John R. Quinn was a cattle rancher, farmer, military officer and politician.
What nationality was John R. Quinn?
John R. Quinn was American.
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