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William F. Calhoun

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William F. Calhoun
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1887–1888
Personal details
Born(1844-11-21)November 21, 1844
Perry County, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 10, 1929(1929-06-10) (aged 84)
Decatur, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
OccupationDentist, 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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Rembrandt's, Decatur (July 25, 1916). "Mrs. William F. Calhoun". Photo File: Biography - Calhoun, Mrs. William F.
  3. ^ "Dr. Calhoun, Soldier, Legislator and Former Herald Editor, Called". Decatur Evening Herald. June 10, 1929. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.