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James J. Barbour
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1940–1944
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1916–1938
Personal details
Born
James Joseph Barbour

(1869-12-28)December 28, 1869
Hartford, Connecticut
DiedMarch 29, 1946(1946-03-29) (aged 76)
Evanston, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
OccupationLawyer, politician

James Joseph Barbour (December 28, 1869 – March 29, 1946) was an American politician and lawyer.

Biography

Barbour was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He worked in the newspaper business and was involved in public speaking in Camden, New Jersey. He studied law in a law office in Chicago, Illinois and at Lake Forest University. Barbour was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1891. He practiced law in Evanston, Illinois. Barbour served in the Illinois Senate from 1917 to 1937 and was a Republican Party. Barbour then served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1941 to 1943. Barbour died from heart disease in Evanston, Illinois.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1941-1942, pg. 162-163
  2. ^ "James J. Barbour, 76, Former Republican State Senator, Dies". The Journal Standard. Evanston, Illinois. March 30, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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