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Thomas Curran (Illinois politician)

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American businessman and politician

Thomas Curran
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1906 – November 12, 1928
Personal details
Born(1868-11-18)November 18, 1868
Chicago, Illinois
DiedNovember 12, 1928(1928-11-12) (aged 59)
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
OccupationBusinessman, politician

Thomas Curran (November 18, 1868 – November 12, 1928) was an American politician and businessman.

Biography

Curran was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was a merchant. Curran also served as the superintendent of the Chicago West Park Board. Curran served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1907 until his death in 1928. He was a Republican. Curran was killed in an automobile accident when the automobile hit a tree on Wisconsin Highway 41, five miles west from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Curran and his passengers were driving from Waukesha, Wisconsin to Chicago.

References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1929-1930, Biographical Sketch of Thomas Curran, pg. 216-217
  2. "Thomas Curran Killed As Car Strikes Tree". Decatur Herald. Kenosha, Wisconsin. Associated Press. November 13, 1928. p. 2. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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