Frederick B. Roos Explained

Frederick B. Roos
Birth Name:Frederick Bernard Roos
Birth Date:22 November 1883
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Death Place:Forest Park, Illinois
Occupation:Lawyer, businessman, politician
Party:Republican
Office1:Member of the Illinois Senate
Term Start1:1914
Term End1:1928
Office2:Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start2:1906
Term End2:1910

Frederick Bernard Roos (November 22, 1883 – May 13, 1942) was an American lawyer and businessman.

Biography

Roos was born in Chicago, Illinois. Roos was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1905 and practiced law in Chicago. Roos was also involved with the banking business. He lived in Forest Park, Illinois with his wife and family. Roos served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1907 to 1909 and from 1911 to 1915. He also served in the Illinois Senate from 1915 to 1927. Roos was a Republican. Roos died at his home in Forest Park, Illinois.[1] [2] [3]

In 1923, Roos unsuccessfully ran for the Superior Court of Cook County.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1907-1908, Biographical Sketch of Frederick B. Roos, pg. 248-249
  2. Illinois Blue Book 1925-1926, Biographical Sketch of Frederick B. Roos, pg. 136-137
  3. News: Former Member Of State Legislature Dies . . Chicago . AP . 20 . 1942-05-14 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Chicago-Cook County Election . Chicago Tribune . Newspapers.com . 17 July 2022 . en . subscription . November 7, 1923.