Background
HOLCOMB, Oscar Raymond was born on December 31, 1869. Son of Silas Mercer and Mary Ann (Hopkins) Holcomb.
State Supreme Court Asso ciate Justice
HOLCOMB, Oscar Raymond was born on December 31, 1869. Son of Silas Mercer and Mary Ann (Hopkins) Holcomb.
Chicago College of Law.
Company Attorney Adams Company, Washington, 1895-1898. Commissioner Arid Lands, Washington, 1898-1901. City Councilman, Ritzville, Washington, several terms.
School Director, President Ritzville City School, Board Electrical 1908, Judge Superior Court, Washington, for Adams, Franklin and Benton Cos., took office 1909, re-elected (with opposition) 1912. Electrical Associate Judge Supreme Court, Washington, 1914. Resigned Superior Court Judgeship, 1915.
Judge Supreme Court of Washington, since 1915, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Washington, 1919-1921.
Episcopal Church.
Member: Masons; Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias.
Spouse Eva Staser, June 12, 1894.