William F. Calhoun

William F. Calhoun (born November 21, 1844) was a dentist, state legislator, newspaper editor, and postmaster in Illinois.[1] He served as Speaker of the House (List of speakers of the Illinois House of Representatives). He was born in Pennsylvania. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was a Republican.[1]

His wife was active in the Women's Relief Corps.[2]

References
  1. History of Illinois Republicanism: Embracing a History of the Republican Party in the State to the Present Time ... With Biographies of Its Founders and Supporters ... Also a Chronological Statement of Important Political Events Since 1774. Rollins Publishing Company. 1900.
  2. Rembrandt's, Decatur (July 25, 1916). "Mrs. William F. Calhoun". Photo File: Biography - Calhoun, Mrs. William F.
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