William G. Thon

William Gustav Thon (February 27, 1886 – May 23, 1953) was an American politician and lawyer.

William G. Thon
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1914–1922
In office
1924–1926
In office
1928–1932
In office
1938  May 23, 1953
Personal details
Born
William Gustav Thon

(1886-02-27)February 27, 1886
Clinton, Iowa
DiedMay 23, 1953(1953-05-23) (aged 67)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
EducationNorthwestern University Pritzker School of Law
OccupationLawyer, politician

Biography

Thon was born in Clinton, Iowa. He received his law degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1909. Thon practiced law in Chicago, Illinois. Thon served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1915 to 1923; from 1925 to 1927; from 1929 to 1933; and then from 1939 until his death in 1953. He was a Republican. Thon died at his home in Chicago, Illinois from a brief illness.[1][2]

References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1953-1954, Biographical Sketch of Willam G. Thon, pg. 328-329
  2. "State Rep. W. G. Thon Dies In Chicago Home". Decatur Herald. Chicago. AP. May 25, 1953. p. 5. Retrieved July 4, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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