Harrison R. Kincaid
Harrison Rittenhouse Kincaid (January 3, 1836 – October 2, 1920) was an American printer, journalist, Republican politician, and university regent who served as Oregon Secretary of State between 1895 and 1899.[1]
Harrison R. Kincaid | |
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7th Oregon Secretary of State | |
In office January 14, 1895 – January 9, 1899 | |
Governor | William Paine Lord |
Preceded by | George W. McBride |
Succeeded by | Frank L. Dunbar |
Personal details | |
Born | Fall Creek Township, Indiana | January 3, 1836
Died | October 2, 1920 84) Eugene, Oregon | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Biography
Kincaid was born to Thomas Kincaid and Nancy Chodrick in Fall Creek Township, Indiana, moving to Eugene, Oregon in 1853, at the age of 17. He found work as a miner along Althouse Creek, later attending Columbia College. Kincaid worked as a journalist after his graduation, serving as a clerk in the United States Senate between 1858 and 1879.[2]
Personal life
Kincaid married Augusta A. Lockwood in 1873. They had one son, Webster Lockwood Kincaid, who himself had two sons.[2]
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References
- Oregon Blue Book entry
- "Pioneer Cemetery – Harrison R. Kincaid". Cargo Collective Pioneer Cemetery. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- Oregon City enterprise. (Oregon City, Or.) 1891-194?, June 01, 1894, Image 8
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Preceded by George W. McBride |
Secretary of State of Oregon 1895–1899 |
Succeeded by Frank L. Dunbar |
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