Obadiah B. McFadden | |
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8th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1853–1854 | |
Nominated by | President Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | Matthew Deady |
Succeeded by | Matthew Deady |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington Territory's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Selucius Garfielde |
Succeeded by | Orange Jacobs |
Personal details | |
Born | November 18, 1815 West Middletown, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 25, 1875 Olympia, Washington | (aged 59)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Caldwell |
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Obadiah Benton McFadden (November 18, 1815 – June 25, 1875) was an American attorney and politician in the Pacific Northwest. He was the 8th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, temporarily serving on the court to replace Matthew Deady. A Pennsylvania native, he later was a legislator in the Washington Territory, and he served in Congress representing that territory.