About John W. Coppinger
Lived 1852 – 1900 (aged 48). John W. Coppinger was an American lawyer and politician.
John William Coppinger (January 12, 1852 – December 8, 1900) was an American politician and lawyer.
Biography Coppinger was born in Alton, Illinois. He went to the Alton Public Schools. Coppinger also went to St. Mary's College in Perryville, Missouri and to the University of Notre Dame. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1872. Coppinger served as mayor of Alton and was a Democrat. Coppinger served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1887 to 1889 and in the Illinois Senate from 1891 to 1895. He also served as the United States consul in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Coppinger died at his home in Alton, Illinois on December 8, 1900 after suffering kidney problems.
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Who was John W. Coppinger?
American politician and lawyer (1852–1900)
When was John W. Coppinger born?
John W. Coppinger was born on 12 January 1852 in Alton.
When did John W. Coppinger die?
John W. Coppinger died on 8 December 1900 in Alton.
What was John W. Coppinger's occupation?
John W. Coppinger was a lawyer and politician.
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John W. Coppinger was American.
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