Frederic R. DeYoung

Frederic R. DeYoung (September 12, 1875 – November 16, 1934) was an American jurist and politician.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, DeYoung went to University of Chicago, Valparaiso University, and the Northwestern University School of Law. DeYoung served as city attorney for Harvey, Illinois. He served on the Harvey Public Library Board and the Thornton Township High School Board. DeYoung was also president of the First National Bank of Harvey. DeYoung, a Republican, served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1915 to 1919. In 1920 he served as a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention. In 1921, he served as circuit court for Cook County, Illinois and then as a judge on the Superior Court of Cook County. From 1924 until his death in 1934, DeYoung served on the Illinois Supreme Court. DeYoung died in Chicago, Illinois as a result of a stroke.[1][2][3]

Notes
  1. Illinois Supreme Court-Frederic R. DeYoung
  2. 'Justice Frederic R. De Young Is Dead-Stroke Proves Fatal; Family At His Bedside,' Chicago Tribune, November 17, 1934, pg. 1
  3. 'Delegates' Manual of the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the State of Illinois, 1920,' Illinois State Journal Company: 1920, Biographical Sketch of Frederic R. DeYoung, pg. 163



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