Illinois Democracy: A History of the Party and Its Representative Members--past and Present, Volume 1Democratic Historical Association, 1935 The subject of this set is the Democratic party and its members. |
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... served also in the eighteenth ( 1852-1854 ) , being chosen speaker of the latter , being , the first man who had served as governor to be chosen to the position . In 1858 he became the administration , or Buchanan , Democratic candidate ...
... served also in the eighteenth ( 1852-1854 ) , being chosen speaker of the latter , being , the first man who had served as governor to be chosen to the position . In 1858 he became the administration , or Buchanan , Democratic candidate ...
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... served with considerable distinction in the Black Hawk War , as a member of the " Spy Battalion , " or , as it now would be called , of the intelligence division . In 1832 , an ardent supporter of Andrew Jackson , he was elected to the ...
... served with considerable distinction in the Black Hawk War , as a member of the " Spy Battalion , " or , as it now would be called , of the intelligence division . In 1832 , an ardent supporter of Andrew Jackson , he was elected to the ...
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... served two terms as teacher at Brownville , New York , and then became superintendent of construction of a railway ... served him in good stead when called to the governor's desk . On his retirement from office he resumed his activities ...
... served two terms as teacher at Brownville , New York , and then became superintendent of construction of a railway ... served him in good stead when called to the governor's desk . On his retirement from office he resumed his activities ...
Contents
Dedication | 9 |
The Beginnings of Illinois Democracy | 17 |
Interesting Facts Concerning Members of Illinois Democracy | 29 |
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