William M. Farmer
William Maurice Farmer[1] (June 5, 1853 – August 28, 1931) was an American jurist and politician.
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 | June 5, 1853 Fayette County, Illinois |
| Died | August 28, 1931 (aged 78) Vandalia, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Jurist, politician |
Biography edit
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 edit
- ^ "William M. Farmer" (PDF). Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission.
- ^ Illinois Supreme Court-William M. Farmer
- ^ "Wm. M. Farmer, Supreme Court Patriarch, Dies". Chicago Tribune. Vandalia, Illinois. August 29, 1931. p. 14. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.