William F. Calhoun
William F. Calhoun | |
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| Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1887–1888 | |
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| Born | November 21, 1844 Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 10, 1929 (aged 84) Decatur, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Dentist, politician, newspaper editor, postmaster |
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William F. Calhoun (November 21, 1844 – June 10, 1929) was a dentist, state legislator, newspaper editor, and postmaster in Illinois.[1] He served as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Biography
[edit]William F. Calhoun was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1844.[1] He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was a Republican.[1]
His wife was active in the Women's Relief Corps.[2]
He died at his home in Decatur, Illinois on June 10, 1929.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c History of Illinois Republicanism: Embracing a History of the Republican Party in the State to the Present Time ... With Biographies of Its Founders and Supporters ... Also a Chronological Statement of Important Political Events Since 1774. Rollins Publishing Company. 1900. p. 398.
- ^ Rembrandt's, Decatur (July 25, 1916). "Mrs. William F. Calhoun". Photo File: Biography - Calhoun, Mrs. William F.
- ^ "Dr. Calhoun, Soldier, Legislator and Former Herald Editor, Called". Decatur Evening Herald. June 10, 1929. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.