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Nathan K. McGill
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Portrait of Chicago-based attorney Nathan K. McGill
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| Born | Nathan Kellogg McGill November 29, 1888 |
| Died | May 7, 1946 (aged 57) |
| Alma mater | Cookman Institute Boston University School of Law (LL.B.) (1912) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Spouse(s) | Idalee Thornton (div) Beatrice H. Stiles |
| Children | Nathan Kellogg McGill, Jr. Simuel Decatur McGill II Winston Beecher McGill |
Nathan K. McGill (1888–1946) was an important American lawyer. He made history by becoming the first African American to serve as an assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois. He was also the first African American chosen to be on the Chicago Library Board.
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Who Was Nathan K. McGill?
Nathan Kellogg McGill was born in Quincy, Florida. His birthday was November 29, 1888. His parents were Nathan and Agnes McGill.
Early Life and Education
After finishing school at the Cookman Institute, Nathan McGill went on to study law. He attended Boston University School of Law. In 1912, he earned his law degree.
A Career in Law
Nathan McGill started his career as a lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida. Later, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. He spent most of his adult life working there.
Working with the Chicago Defender
From 1925 to 1934, McGill worked for the Robert S. Abbott Publishing Company. This company published The Chicago Defender. The Chicago Defender was a very important African American newspaper.
McGill was the company's secretary and general counsel. This meant he helped manage the newspaper and gave legal advice. People at the Defender called him "Little Napoleon." This nickname showed that he managed the newspaper with great authority.
Serving the State of Illinois
Nathan McGill also worked for the government. From 1925 to 1926, he was an assistant state's attorney for Cook County, Illinois.
In 1929, he made history again. He became the first African American to serve as an assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois. He held this important position until 1933.
Nathan K. McGill passed away at his home in Chicago on May 7, 1946. He was buried in Jacksonville, Florida.
