Ford C. Quillen

Ford Carter Quillen (born September 21, 1938) is an American attorney and former Democratic Party politician. A native of Gate City in Scott County, Virginia, Quillen was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1969, where he continued to serve until his decision to retire and not seek reelection in 1993.[1] When Speaker A. L. Philpott stepped down due to poor health in 1991, Quillen, as Chair of the House Privileges and Elections Committee, became his temporary replacement until Tom Moss's election in November.[2]

Ford C. Quillen
Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
Acting
In office
September 28, 1991  November 19, 1991
Preceded byA. L. Philpott
Succeeded byTom Moss
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 1st district
In office
January 12, 1972  January 12, 1994
Serving with Orby L. Cantrell (1972–1982)
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byTerry Kilgore
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Washington, Scott, and Bristol City
In office
January 14, 1970  January 12, 1972
Serving with George R. C. Stuart
Preceded byJoe Johnson
Succeeded byNone (districts numbered)
Personal details
Born
Ford Carter Quillen

(1938-09-21) September 21, 1938
Gate City, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Barbara Gail Burdette
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee
(B.S., LL.B.)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army

References

  • Ford C. Quillen at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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