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Erastus D. Telford

1874 – 1936

American politician and lawyer

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Lived 1874 – 1936 (aged 62). Erastus D. Telford was an American military personnel, lawyer and politician.

Erastus Dalson Telford (April 23, 1874 – December 4, 1936) was an American politician and lawyer.

Biography Telford was born near Salem, Illinois and graduated from Salem High School. He graduated from McKendree University and Georgetown University Law Center. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Salem. Teford served as the Salem city attorney. Telford served in the United States Army during World War I and was commissioned a major. Telford served in the Illinois Senate in 1911 and 1912 and from 1921 to 1929. He was a Republican. Teford died at Gliden Memorial Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois from an infection he suffered after fracturing his leg in an automobile accident near Vandalia, Illinois on October 25, 1936.

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Important facts

Born
23 April 1874, Salem
Birth century
19th century
Died
4 December 1936, DeKalb
Occupation
Military personnel, lawyer, politician
Nationality
United States
Education
Georgetown University Law Center, McKendree University
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Illinois
Also known as
Erastus Dalson Telford

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erastus D. Telford?

American politician and lawyer

When was Erastus D. Telford born?

Erastus D. Telford was born on 23 April 1874 in Salem.

When did Erastus D. Telford die?

Erastus D. Telford died on 4 December 1936 in DeKalb.

What was Erastus D. Telford's occupation?

Erastus D. Telford was a military personnel, lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Erastus D. Telford?

Erastus D. Telford was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erastus D. Telford

· Wikidata: Q63197299

· DBpedia: Erastus D. Telford

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