Daniel Waldo | |
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Member of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
In office 1844–1844 | |
Constituency | Champoeg District |
Personal details | |
Born | March 22, 1800 Harrison County, Virginia |
Died | September 6, 1880 Salem, Oregon |
Spouse | Malinda Lunsford |
Children | John B. Waldo, William Waldo |
Occupation | farmer |
Daniel Waldo (March 22, 1800 – September 6, 1880) was an American legislator in the Provisional Government of Oregon, the namesake for the Waldo Hills near Salem, Oregon, and the father of two prominent Oregon politicians. He was also a member of the Oregon Rangers militia and fought in the Cayuse War.