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William M. Farmer

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William M. Farmer
Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court
In office
1906 – May 1931
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1890–1894
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1888–1890
Personal details
Born(1853-06-05)June 5, 1853
Fayette County, Illinois
DiedAugust 28, 1931(1931-08-28) (aged 78)
Vandalia, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Education
OccupationJurist, politician

William Maurice Farmer[1] (June 5, 1853 – August 28, 1931) was an American jurist and politician.

Biography

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Born in Fayette County, Illinois, Farmer went to McKendree University and then received his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1876. Farmer then practiced law in Vandalia, Illinois. He served as state's attorney for Fayette County and was a Democrat. In 1889, Farmer served in the Illinois House of Representatives and then in 1891, served in the Illinois State Senate. In 1897, he served as Illinois Circuit Court judge and then as Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court. He served on the Illinois Supreme Court from 1906 until his retirement in May 1931. He died in his home in Vandalia, Illinois as a result of a stroke.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "William M. Farmer" (PDF). Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission.
  2. ^ Illinois Supreme Court-William M. Farmer
  3. ^ "Wm. M. Farmer, Supreme Court Patriarch, Dies". Chicago Tribune. Vandalia, Illinois. August 29, 1931. p. 14. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.