William F. Calhoun

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.

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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Biography

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]

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