John Tillson (October 25, 1825 – August 6, 1892) was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives.
John Tillson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office 1873–1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1825 Hillsboro, Illinois, US |
| Died | August 6, 1892 (aged 66) Quincy, Illinois, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Illinois College Transylvania Law School |
Early life
editJohn Tillson was born on October 25, 1825, in Hillsboro, Illinois. Tillson went to Hillsboro Academy and Illinois College. While at Illinois College, he was a founder of Sigma Pi Literary Society.
In 1847, Tillson received his law degree from the Transylvania Law School and was admitted to the Illinois bar in Quincy, Illinois.
Career
editTillison practiced law in Quincy, Illinois. During the Civil War, he served in the 10th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was commissioned colonel. In 1869 and 1870, Tillson was the editor of the Quincy Whig newspaper. Tillson served on the Quincy City Council from 1867 to 1871.
In 1873, Tillson was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, as a Republican, succeeding Nehemiah Bushnell who died in office. In June 1873, Tillson resigned from the Illinois General Assembly when he was appointed Internal Revenue Collector serving until 1881.
Personal life
editTillson died on August 6, 1892, at his home in Quincy, Illinois.[1][2]
Notes
edit- ^ 'Past and Present of the City of Quincy and Adams County, Illinois,' William H. Collins and Cicero F. Perry, S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1905, Biographical Sketch of John Tillson, pg. 356
- ^ 'Death of Gen, John Tillson,' Jacksonville Daily Illinois Courier, August 9, 1892, pg. 1