Biography.guide
Home › People › Politician › William Waldo
Portrait of William Waldo

William Waldo

1832 – 1911

American politician

Don't just read it — keep itBiographies to ownE-book · Audio · Video From $7 →

About William Waldo

Lived 1832 – 1911 (aged 79). William Waldo was an American politician.

William Waldo (April 22, 1832 – November 24, 1911) was an American politician and attorney in Oregon. Born in Missouri, he came to the Oregon Country with his family that included father Daniel Waldo. He would serve in the Oregon State Senate, including as president of the body in 1885. Waldo was also a county judge, while his brother John B. Waldo would serve on the Oregon Supreme Court.

Early life William Waldo was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, on April 22, 1832, to Daniel and Malinda Lunsford Waldo. In 1843, the family traveled the Oregon Trail to Oregon Country along with neighbors Jesse and Lindsay Applegate. He continued to serve in the 1880 and 1882 sessions of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, with no session held in 1884.

Later life and legacy He would serve as a county judge for Marion County from July 1890 to June 1891, at that time the position was part of the Marion County Commissioners Court.

Biography shop

Don’t just read it —
keep it.

Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.

  • E-book
  • Audio
  • Video
Browse the shop — from $7

Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free

Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Willamette University, University of Missouri
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Oregon

People in William Waldo's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Waldo's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Waldo?

American politician (1832-1911)

When was William Waldo born?

William Waldo was born on 22 April 1832 in Gasconade County.

When did William Waldo die?

William Waldo died on 24 November 1911 in Oregon.

What was William Waldo's occupation?

William Waldo was a politician.

What nationality was William Waldo?

William Waldo was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Waldo

· Wikidata: Q8019897

· DBpedia: William Waldo (Oregon politician)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Waldo. https://biography.guide/william-waldo/

MLA: "William Waldo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-waldo/.

Chicago: "William Waldo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-waldo/.

Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.

Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC