Homer D. Angell

Homer Daniel Angell (January 12, 1875 – March 31, 1968) was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon, serving eight terms from 1939 to 1955.

In 1954, Angell was defeated for the Republican nomination by future Oregon governor Tom McCall.

[1] Angell married his long-time secretary Margaret Clagget after 1951, shortly before being sworn in for his seventh term.

[2] Following his surprise defeat in the 1954 Republican primary by journalist and future Oregon governor Tom McCall,[3] Angell retired from politics and returned to Portland, where he remained active in the community until his death in 1968.

This article incorporates material from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.