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Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr.

1906 – 1961

American politician

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About Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr.

Lived 1906 – 1961 (aged 55). Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. was an American politician and judge.

Alan Emerson Ashcraft Jr. (March 5, 1906 – May 6, 1961) was an American politician and judge.

Biography Ashcraft was born in Beloit, Wisconsin. He graduated from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Ashcraft went to University of Vermont and to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Ashcraft practiced law in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in Evanston, Illinois and served on the Evanston City Council from 1935 to 1941. Ashcraft then served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1941 to 1945 and was involved with the Republican Party. Ashcraft served as an Illinois Superior Court judge from 1947 until his death. Ashcraft died in a hospital in Evanston, Illinois following a cerebral hemorrhage.

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Important facts

Born
5 March 1906, Beloit
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 May 1961
Occupation
Politician, judge
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Vermont, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Deerfield Academy
Positions held
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Also known as
Alan E. Ashcroft, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr.?

American politician

When was Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. born?

Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. was born on 5 March 1906 in Beloit.

When did Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. die?

Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. died on 6 May 1961.

What was Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr.'s occupation?

Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. was a politician and judge.

What nationality was Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr.?

Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan E. Ashcraft, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q19975576

· DBpedia: Alan E. Ashcraft Jr.

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