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Thurlow Essington

1886 – 1964

American lawyer and politician

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About Thurlow Essington

Lived 1886 – 1964 (aged 78). Thurlow Essington was an American politician.

Thurlow Gault Essington (May 19, 1886 – December 19, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician.

Biography Essington was born in Streator, Illinois. He went to the Streator public schools and graduated from the Streator Township High School. Essington graduated from the University of Illinois in 1906 and the University of Chicago Law School in 1908. He was admitted to the Illinois bar. He lived in Streator with his wife and family. Essington served as Streator city attorney and as mayor of Streator. Essington served in the Illinois Senate from 1919 until 1927 and was a Republican. In 1924, Essington ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of Illinois and lost the race. He died at a convalescent home in Streator, Illinois.

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Important facts

Born
19 May 1886, Streator
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 December 1964, Streator, Illinois
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Chicago Law School, Streator Township High School, University of Illinois
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Illinois
Also known as
Thurlow Gault Essington, Thurlow G. Essington

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thurlow Essington?

American lawyer and politician

When was Thurlow Essington born?

Thurlow Essington was born on 19 May 1886 in Streator.

When did Thurlow Essington die?

Thurlow Essington died on 19 December 1964 in Streator, Illinois.

What was Thurlow Essington's occupation?

Thurlow Essington was a politician.

What nationality was Thurlow Essington?

Thurlow Essington was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thurlow Essington

· Wikidata: Q63146783

· DBpedia: Thurlow Essington

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