Homer D. Angell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Homer D. Angell

American politician

Date of Birth: 12-Jan-1875

Place of Birth: The Dalles, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 31-Mar-1968

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Homer Daniel Angell (January 12, 1875 – March 31, 1968) was a Republican U.S.
congressman from Oregon. Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon in 1900 and his law degree from Columbia University in 1903, after which he returned to Portland to begin his law practice. He was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1929, 1931, and 1935 and the Oregon State Senate in 1937.
He resigned that seat in 1938 to run for the United States House of Representatives, representing Oregon's 3rd congressional district.
Angell was elected and served eight terms.
In 1954, Angell was defeated for the Republican nomination by future Oregon governor Tom McCall.