John P. Devine (politician)
American lawyer
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John P. Devine (January 22, 1878 – October 21, 1955) was an American politician.
Preceded byArthur Roe
Succeeded byLouie E. Lewis
BornJanuary 22, 1878
Harmon, Illinois
DiedOctober 21, 1955 (aged 77)
Dixon, Illinois
John P. Devine | |
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Devine in 1925 as a State Representative | |
| 51st Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 1935 – January 6, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Roe |
| Succeeded by | Louie E. Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1878 Harmon, Illinois |
| Died | October 21, 1955 (aged 77) Dixon, Illinois |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Dixon College |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Biography
Born in Harmon, Illinois, Devine received his law degree from Dixon College and then practiced law in Dixon, Illinois. He was a Democrat. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1913 to 1935 and was Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in 1935. He then returned to Dixon, Illinois to practice law. Devine was a referee for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He died in 1955 in Dixon, Illinois.[1][2]
