Simon E. Lantz Explained

Simon E. Lantz
Birth Name:Simon Everett Lantz
Birth Date:12 April 1872
Birth Place:Carlock, Illinois
Death Place:Peoria, Illinois
Occupation:Farmer, politician
Education:University of Illinois
Party:Republican
Office1:Member of the Illinois State Senate
Term Start1:1916
Term End1:1952
Office2:Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start2:1914
Term End2:1916

Simon Everett Lantz (April 12, 1872  - December 27, 1952) was an American farmer, livestock breeder, and politician.

Biography

Born in Carlock, Illinois, Lantz went to the public schools and University of Illinois. He lived in Congerville, Illinois and was a farmer and livestock breeder. Lantz served on the Woodford County, Illinois Board of Commissioners and was chairman of the county board. In 1915, Lantz served in the Illinois House of Representatives and was a Republican. Lantz then served in the Illinois State Senate from 1917 until his death in 1952. Lantz died in a hospital in Peoria, Illinois after suffering a heart attack at his home in Congerville.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1951-1952, Biographical Sketch of Simon E. Lantz, pg. 178
  2. Illinois Blue Book 1953-1954, Biographical Sketch of Simon E. Lantz, pg. 214-215
  3. News: Simon E. Lantz, State Senator 36 Years, Dies . . Peoria . 6 . 1952-12-28 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.