Orlan P. Whitcomb
American farmer and politician
Orlan Pliny Whitcomb (December 18, 1831 – February 7, 1898) was an American farmer and politician.
Whitcomb was born in Granville, New York. He settled in Rochester, Minnesota Territory on a farm in 1855. He served as county treasurer from 1861 to 1869. Whitcomb served as Minnesota State Auditor from 1873 to 1882. He died in Mankato, Minnesota.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ 'Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society-Minnesota Biographies 1655-1912,' volume XIV, Warren Upham/Rose Barteau Dunlap-editors, Minnesota State Historical Society, Saint Paul, Minnesota: 1912, Biographical Sketch of Orlan Pliny Whitcomb,' pg. 846-847
- ^ 'O.P. Whitcomb-death,' Albert Lea Freeborn County Standard, March 16, 1898
External links
- Orlan P. Whitcomb at Find a Grave
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| Preceded by Charles McIlrath | Minnesota State Auditor 1873 – 1882 | Succeeded by William W. Braden |
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