John William Chapman (September 8, 1894 – August 17, 1978) was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Chapman was born in Crete, Nebraska September 8, 1894. Chapman attended Public school in Chicago. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 1915 and received a Juris Doctor from University of Chicago Law School in 1917. He entered private practice in Chicago in the 1920s until he moved to Springfield, Illinois in 1941. In 1927, he was elected an Alderman on the Chicago City Council for the 40th ward and served for one term before losing to Joseph C. Ross in 1929.[1] He served as executive secretary to Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green from 1941 to 1949. In 1941 he was appointed to the Illinois Parole Board serving until March 1950. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and served from 1953 to 1961. He died August 17, 1978, in Broward County, Florida[2] and was cremated.

John William Chapman
Chapman circa 1927
37th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office
January 12, 1953 – January 9, 1961
GovernorWilliam Stratton
Preceded bySherwood Dixon
Succeeded bySamuel H. Shapiro
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 40th Ward
In office
1927–1929
Preceded byChrist A. Jensen
Succeeded byJoseph C. Ross
Personal details
BornSeptember 8, 1894
Crete, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1978(1978-08-17) (aged 83)
Broward County, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEva Richolson
ProfessionAttorney and Politician

References

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  1. ^ "Centennial List of Mayors, City Clerks, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, and Aldermen, elected by the people of the city of Chicago, from the incorporation of the city on March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1937, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the years during which each official held office". Chicago Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  2. ^ State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
1952, 1956, 1960
Succeeded by
John Altorfer
Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
1953 – 1961
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Christ A. Jensen
City of Chicago Alderman
40th Ward

1927 – 1929
Succeeded by
Joseph C. Ross