Owen B. West
Owen B. West | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1914–1928 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Owen Betterton West August 1, 1869 Salem Township, Knox County, Illinois |
| Died | August 20, 1948 (aged 79) Elmwood, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Lombard College |
| Occupation | Farmer, businessman, politician |
Owen Betterton West (August 1, 1869 – August 20, 1948) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Biography
[edit]West was born on a farm in Salem Township, Knox County, Illinois. He went to the Yates City, Illinois public schools and to Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois. West also sent to Brown's Business College. He was a farmer and businessman. West lived in Yaes City with his wife and family. He served as mayor of Yates City and was a Republican. West served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1915 to 1927. West died from a heart attack.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1925-1926, Biographical Sketch of Owen B. West, pg. 208-209
- ^ "West Rites". Herald & Review. Elmwood. AP. August 22, 1948. p. 23. Retrieved July 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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