James A. Rose
American politician
James A. Rose | |
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Illinois Secretary of State | |
In office 1897–1912 | |
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Born | James Alexander Rose (1850-10-13)October 13, 1850 Golconda, Illinois |
Died | May 29, 1912(1912-05-29) (aged 61) Springfield, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Politician, educator |
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James Alexander Rose (October 13, 1850 – May 29, 1912) was an American politician and educator.
Biography
Born in Golconda, Pope County, Illinois, Rose went to Illinois Normal State University in Normal, Illinois. He taught school in Pope County, was elected county superintendent of schools in 1873, and state's attorney in 1881. A Republican, he served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1897 until his death in 1912. Rose died in Springfield, Illinois as a result of a stomach hemorrhage.[1][2]
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Preceded by Isaac N. Pearson | Republican nominee for Secretary of State of Illinois 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908 | Succeeded by Cornelius J. Doyle |
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Preceded by William H. Hinrichsen | Secretary of State of Illinois 1897–1912 | Succeeded by Cornelius J. Doyle |
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