| William F. Calhoun | |
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| Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1887–1888 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1844-11-21)November 21, 1844 Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 10, 1929(1929-06-10) (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. He served as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Biography
William F. Calhoun was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1844. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was a Republican.
His wife was active in the Women's Relief Corps.
He died at his home in Decatur, Illinois on June 10, 1929.
References
- ^ 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.