Samuel Ettelson Explained

Samuel Ettelson
Birth Name:Samuel Adams Ettelson
Birth Date:19 November 1874
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois
Occupation:Lawyer, politician
Party:Republican
Office:Member of the Illinois Senate
Term Start:1906
Term End:1924

Samuel Adams Ettelson (November 19, 1874  - May 9, 1938) was an American lawyer and politician. He served in the Illinois Senate representing the 3rd District in Chicago from 1906 through 1918.[1] He was a Republican.

Biography

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ettelson graduated from West Division High School. He attended Harvard College and Lake Forest College. Ettelson graduated from the Chicago College of Law in 1897. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Chicago. Ettelson served as corporation counsel for the city of Chicago. He served in the Illinois Senate from 1907 until 1923 and was a Republican. Ettelson died at Michael Reese Hospital from complications from surgery.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illinois Blue Book. July 14, 1919. The Secretary. Google Books.
  2. Illinois Blue Book 1921-1922, Biographical Sketch of Samuel A. Ettelson, pg. 116
  3. News: Samuel Ettelson Dies After Operation . . 1, 5 . 1938-05-09 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Two Leaders of Republican in Illinois Dead . . Ingleside, Illinois . 7 . 1938-05-09 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.