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 | |
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| Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Acting | |
| In office September 28, 1991 – November 19, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | A. L. Philpott |
| Succeeded by | Tom Moss |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 1st district | |
| In office January 12, 1972 – January 12, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Terry Kilgore |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Washington, Scott, and Bristol City | |
| In office January 14, 1970 – January 12, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Johnson |
| Succeeded by | None (districts numbered) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ford Carter Quillen September 21, 1938 Gate City, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Gail Burdette |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee (B.S., LL.B.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
References
External links
- Ford C. Quillen at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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