Richard J. Barr
Richard J. Barr | |
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Member of the Illinois State Senate | |
In office 1902–1950 | |
Succeeded by | Lottie Holman O'Neill |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard James Barr November 28, 1865 Wilton Center, Illinois |
Died | June 11, 1951 Joliet, Illinois | (aged 85)
Political party | Republican |
Children | William G. Barr |
Education |
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Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Richard James Barr (November 28, 1865 – June 11, 1951) was an American politician and lawyer.
Biography[]
Born in Wilton Center, Will County, Illinois, Barr went to University of Illinois and then received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Joliet, Illinois. He served as Joliet city attorney and was mayor of Joliet. From 1903 until 1951, Barr served in the Illinois State Senate and was a Republican. In the 1903 Joliet mayoral election, Democratic candidate William C. Crollus defeated Barr's reelection effort.[1] Barr died in a hospital in Joliet, Illinois.[2][3] His son William G. Barr also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[4]
References[]
- ^ "ILLINOIS TOWN ELECTIONS.: Municipal Tickets Chosen on Variety of Issues Throughout State Yesterday". Chicago Tribune. April 22, 1903. p. 3 – via ProQuest at Chicago Public Library.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1949-1950, Biographical Sketch of Richard J. Barr, pg. 215
- ^ "Services Held in Joliet Today For Richard J. Barr", The Farmers Weekly Review (Will County, Illinois), June 13, 1951, pg. 1
- ^ Heise, Kenan (February 27, 1987). "Lawmaker, Real Estate Developer William Barr". Chicago Tribune. p. 30. Retrieved July 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
Categories:
- 1865 births
- 1951 deaths
- People from Will County, Illinois
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign alumni
- University of Michigan Law School alumni
- Illinois lawyers
- Illinois Republicans
- Mayors of Joliet, Illinois
- Illinois state senators
- Illinois state senator stubs