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John W. Speakman

1900 – 1942

American lawyer and politician

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About John W. Speakman

Lived 1900 – 1942. John W. Speakman was an American lawyer and politician.

John William Speakman (March 5, 1900–June 7, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician.

Speakman was born in Vermillion County, Illinois. He went to the Danville, Illinois public schools and to the Danville High School. Speakman graduated from the University of Illinois Law School and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1925. He practiced law in Danville, Illinois and as served as an assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Illinois. Speakman was involved with the Republican. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1937 to 1941. He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1941 until his death in 1942. Speakman and another man drowned in a boating accident in a small lake near the Kickapoo State Recreation Area.

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Important facts

Born
1900
Birth century
19th century
Died
1942
Occupation
Lawyer, politician
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Illinois College of Law, Danville High School
Positions held
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Illinois
Also known as
John William Speakman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John W. Speakman?

American lawyer and politician

When was John W. Speakman born?

John W. Speakman was born in 1900.

When did John W. Speakman die?

John W. Speakman died in 1942.

What was John W. Speakman's occupation?

John W. Speakman was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was John W. Speakman?

John W. Speakman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John W. Speakman

· Wikidata: Q65055428

· DBpedia: John W. Speakman

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