John Witherspoon Breckinridge
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John Witherspoon "Owen" Breckinridge (December 22, 1850 – May 9, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the California State Assembly.
Quick Facts District Attorney of Merced County, California, Member of the California State Assembly ...
John Witherspoon Breckinridge | |
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District Attorney of Merced County, California | |
In office c. 1890–1892 | |
Member of the California State Assembly | |
In office 1884–1888 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1850-12-22)December 22, 1850 Lexington, Kentucky, US |
Died | May 9, 1892(1892-05-09) (aged 41) Merced, California, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Louise Tevis
(m. 1877; div. 1881)Harriett Dudley |
Relations | Breckinridge family |
Parent(s) | John C. Breckinridge Mary Cyrene Burch Breckinridge |
Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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