Rollin S. Williamson
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Rollin Samuel Williamson (May 23, 1839 – August 11, 1889) was an American politician, jurist, and telegraph operator from Vermont. After learning the telegraph trade in Boston, Massachusetts, Williamson moved to Illinois in 1857. He was appointed operator and station agent in Palatine, Illinois, and studied law in his free time. He served a term in the Illinois House of Representatives then a term in the Illinois Senate. He then began to work up the ranks of the Illinois jurist system before his death.
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Rollin Samuel Williamson | |
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Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County | |
In office 1887 – August 11, 1889 | |
Judge of the Superior Court of Cook County | |
In office 1880–1886 | |
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 7th district | |
In office 1872 (1872)–1874 (1874) | |
Succeeded by | Michael Waller Robinson |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
In office 1870 (1870)–1872 (1872) | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1839-05-23)May 23, 1839 Cornwall, Vermont |
Died | August 11, 1889(1889-08-11) (aged 50) Palatine, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Emma V. Squires (m. 1859) |
Residence | Palatine, Illinois |
Profession | Attorney |
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