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 | January 3, 1836 Fall Creek Township, Indiana |
| Died | October 2, 1920 (aged 84) Eugene, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
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]
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]
Oregon Secretary of State
Kincaid was elected Oregon Secretary of State in 1894, assuming office on January 14, 1895. He left office on January 9, 1899.[2] Kincaid won election to the office over Prohibitionist F. Kercher, Democrat Charles Nickell, and Populist Ira Wakefield.[3]
Personal life
Kincaid married Augusta A. Lockwood in 1873. They had one son, Webster Lockwood Kincaid, who himself had two sons.[2]
References
- ↑ Oregon Blue Book, Secretary of State Agency History, page 13
- 1 2 3 "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