Ben W. Olcott

Ben Wilson Olcott (October 15, 1872  July 21, 1952) was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the 16th Governor of Oregon.

Ben W. Olcott
16th Governor of Oregon
In office
March 3, 1919  January 8, 1923
Preceded byJames Withycombe
Succeeded byWalter M. Pierce
9th Secretary of State of Oregon
In office
April 17, 1911  May 28, 1920
GovernorOswald West
James Withycombe
Preceded byFrank W. Benson
Succeeded bySam A. Kozer
Personal details
Born(1872-10-15)October 15, 1872
Keithsburg, Illinois
DiedJuly 21, 1952(1952-07-21) (aged 79)
Portland, Oregon
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLena Olcott
ProfessionBanker
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