John Q. Farmer | |
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| 9th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1867–1868 | |
| Preceded by | James B. Wakefield |
| Succeeded by | Chester D. Davidson |
| Minnesota State Representative | |
| In office 1866–1868 | |
| Minnesota State Senator | |
| In office 1871–1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1823 Burke, Vermont |
| Died | August 17, 1904 (aged 81) near Billings, Montana |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouses | Maria N. Carpenter
(m. 1852; died 1866)Susan C. Sharp (m. 1869) |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Spring Valley, Minnesota |
| Profession | Lawyer |
John Quincy Farmer (August 5, 1823 – August 17, 1904) was a Minnesota politician, jurist, and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He first served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1866, and was elected speaker one year later, serving in the position until he left the house in 1868. He later served in the Minnesota Senate from 1871 to 1872, and was a judge for Minnesota's 10th judicial district from 1880 to 1893.[1]