George T. Kersey

George T. Kersey (c. 1866 or 1867 – January 8, 1946) was a state legislator in Illinois. He was a Republican who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1923 to 1925 and from 1927 to 1931.^[1] He was an undertaker. The New York Public Library has a photograph of him.^[2] W. E. B. Du Bois wrote to him requesting a biographical account of Kersey's life.^[3]

Bornc. 1866 or 1867

Died(1946-01-06)January 6, 1946

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

PartyRepublican

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George T. Kersey
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office 1923–1925
In office 1927–1931
Personal details
Born	c. 1866 or 1867
Died	(1946-01-06)January 6, 1946 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Party	Republican

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In 1923 he supported a successful bill for a monument to African American veterans in Chicago. Victory Monument is in Bronzeville.^[4] His address was listed as 3515 Indiana Avenue in Douglas, Chicago,^[5]

He died in Chicago at age 80.^[6]