John R. Quinn (politician)

John R. 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.

John R. Quinn
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
4th district
In office
1930–1936
Preceded byReuben F. McClellan
Succeeded byLeland M. Ford
National Commander of The American Legion
In office
1923–1924
Preceded byAlvin M. Owsley
Succeeded byJames A. Drain
Personal details
Born(1889-07-17)July 17, 1889
Delano, California, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1979(1979-04-29) (aged 89)
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Rank Major
Battles/warsWorld War I

Biography

John R. Quinn was born in Delano, 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.[1] He was a primary candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 1929.[1]

He was appointed by Governor C. C. Young on May 12, 1930 to replace Reuben F. McClellan on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. He served until 1936, when he was replaced by Leland M. Ford. He died on April 29, 1979 at the age of 89.[2]

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References
  1. "The Political Graveyard: American Legion, politicians, California". politicalgraveyard.com.
  2. Los Angeles County. Los Angeles, Cal.: County of Los Angeles.


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