William Waldo (Oregon politician)

William Waldo
President of the Oregon State Senate
In office
1885–1885
Preceded byW. J. McConnell
Succeeded byJohn C. Carson
Member of the Oregon State Senate
In office
1878–1885
ConstituencyMarion County
Personal details
BornApril 22, 1832
Gasconade County, Missouri
DiedNovember 24, 1911(1911-11-24) (aged 79)
Oregon
Political partyRepublican

William Waldo (April 22, 1832 – November 24, 1911) was an American politician and attorney in Oregon. Born in Missouri, he came to the Oregon Country with his family that included father Daniel Waldo. He would serve in the Oregon State Senate, including as president of the body in 1885. Waldo was also a county judge,[1] while his brother John B. Waldo would serve on the Oregon Supreme Court.[2]

  1. ^ Bell, Sue. Salem Online History: Marion County Commissioners. Salem Public Library. Retrieved on February 13, 2008.
  2. ^ "Salem's Historic Figures". People. Salem Online History. Retrieved 2008-02-13.