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
Official portrait, 1988
Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
Acting 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 14, 1970 – January 12, 1994 Serving with George R. C. Stuart (1970–1972) and Orby L. Cantrell (1972–1982)
Preceded by	Joe Johnson
Succeeded by	Terry Kilgore
Personal details
Born	Ford Carter Quillen (1938-09-21) September 21, 1938 (age 86) Gate City, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Barbara Gail Burdette
Education	University of Tennessee (BS, LLB)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army

References

1. "Donor Details". mecc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com. Retrieved Dec 20, 2020.
2. Profile, lis.virginia.gov. Accessed August 14, 2022.

External links

• Ford C. Quillen at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007