Vernon A. Forbes
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Vernon A. Forbes (October 17, 1883 – July 7, 1918) was an American attorney and state legislator from the state of Oregon. After graduation from law school in Minnesota, he moved to central Oregon and opened a law office in the city of Bend. Forbes was a Republican who served three two-year terms in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Jefferson, Klamath, and Lake counties. He drowned during a fishing trip near the end of his third term in the legislature.
Quick Facts Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 21st district, Preceded by ...
Vernon A. Forbes | |
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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
In office 1913–1918 | |
Preceded by | Horace P. Belknap |
Succeeded by | George H. Merryman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-10-17)October 17, 1883 Near St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | July 7, 1918(1918-07-07) (aged 34) Klamath County, Oregon, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ann Markel |
Profession | Attorney |
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