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John Acker (October 30, 1870 – April 6, 1933) was an American businessman and politician.
Acker was born on a farm near Savanna, Illinois. He was in the real estate and construction business. He also worked as an Illinois Highway inspector. Acker served on the Savanna City Council and was a Democrat. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1925 until his death in 1933. Acker died from a heart attack at his home in Savanna, Illinois.
Notes
'Illinois Blue Book 1933-1934,' Biographical Sketch of John Acker, pg. 138-139, 219
'Acker Rites Held Tuesday At Savanna,' Thomson Review, April 10, 1933. pg. 8
