Richard J. Barr

Richard James Barr (November 28, 1865 – June 11, 1951) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Wilton Center, Will County, Illinois, Barr went to University of Illinois and then received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Joliet, Illinois. He served as Joliet city attorney and was mayor of Joliet. From 1903 until 1951, Barr served in the Illinois State Senate and was a Republican. Barr died in a hospital in Joliet, Illinois.[1][2] His son William G. Barr also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1949-1950,' Biographical Sketch of Richard J. Barr, pg. 215
  2. ↑ 'Services Held in Joliet Today For Richard J. Barr,' The Farmers Weekly Review (Will County, Illinois), June 113, 1951, pg. 1
  3. ↑ 'Lawmaker, Real Estate Developer William Barr,' Chicago Tribune, Kenan Heise, February 27, 1987
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