Richard R. Meents

Richard Reimer Meents (August 27, 1875 – July 18, 1945) was an American politician and businessman.

Richard R. Meents
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1922–1934
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1914–1922
Personal details
Born
Richard Reimer Meents

(1875-08-27)August 27, 1875
Ashkum, Illinois
DiedJuly 18, 1945(1945-07-18) (aged 69)
Ashkum, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
OccupationBusinessman, politician

Biography

Meents was born in Ashkum, Illinois. He went to the public schools and to a seminary in Onarga, Illinois. Meents was involved in the banking business. Meents served on the school board and was the secretary of the school board. He was involved with the Republican Party. Meents served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1915 to 1921 and in the Illinois Senate from 1921 to 1933. Meents died from a heart attack at his home in Ashkum, Illinois.[1][2]

References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1931-1932, Biographical Sketch of Richard R. Meents, p. 252–253.
  2. "State Leader Is Summoned Near Ashkum". Daily Chronicle. Ashkum, Illinois. UP. July 19, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved July 4, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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