Wilbur J. Cash (politician) explained

Wilbur J. Cash
State Senate:Illinois
District:26th
Term Start:January 1941
Term End:January 7, 1953
Preceded:Lynn C. Sieberns
Succeeded:David Davis IV
Birth Name:Wilbur James Cash
Birth Date:23 March 1887
Birth Place:Gridley, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Normal, Illinois, U.S.
Party:Republican

Wilbur James Cash (March 23, 1887  - June 3, 1956) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Cash was born in Gridley, Illinois. He went to the public schools in and lived in Towanda, Illinois with wife and family. Cash involved in the farming, merchant, and banking businesses. He served on the McLean County Board of Supervisors and was chair of the county board. He also served on the Towanda Village Board and was president of the village board. Cash also served as the Towanda town clerk and served on the school board. Cash served in the Illinois Senate from 1941 to 1953 and was a Republican. Cash died at Brokaw Hospital in Normal, Illinois after suffering from a lingering illness.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illinois Blue Book 1951-1952. 198–199. May 21, 2022.
  2. Web site: Former State Senator Wilbur Cash dies. The Journal Standard. Associated Press. June 4, 1956. 10. Newspapers.com. May 21, 2022.
  3. Web site: Wilbur J. Cash, 69, Ex-Senator, Dies. The Pantagraph. June 4, 1956. 2. Newspapers.com. May 21, 2022.