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Robert Andrew Childs
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 8th district |
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| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 |
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| Preceded by | Lewis Steward |
| Succeeded by | Albert J. Hopkins |
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| Born | March 22, 1845 Malone, New York |
| Died | December 19, 1915 (aged 70) Hinsdale, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Illinois State Normal University, 1870 |
Robert Andrew Childs (March 22, 1845 – December 19, 1915) was an important politician from Illinois. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the United States Congress. He helped make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Robert Andrew Childs was born on March 22, 1845, in Malone, New York. When he was about seven years old, in 1852, his family moved to Illinois. They settled near a town called Belvidere in Boone County.
Robert went to the local schools there. Later, he continued his education at Illinois State Normal University. He graduated from this university in 1870.
Service in the Civil War
During the Civil War, Robert Andrew Childs joined the Union Army. He was part of a company led by General Stephen A. Hurlbut. This company later became part of the 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Robert served in the army throughout the entire war.
Career Before Congress
After graduating from college, Robert Andrew Childs worked as a teacher. From 1871 to 1873, he was the principal and superintendent of public schools in Amboy. This meant he was in charge of the schools in that area.
He also studied law. In 1872, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Belvidere, Illinois. In July 1873, he moved to Hinsdale, which is a suburb near Chicago. In Hinsdale, he was involved in his community. He served on the village board of trustees and was the president of the school board.
Time in Congress
Robert Andrew Childs was a member of the Republican Party. In 1892, he was elected to the Fifty-third Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from March 4, 1893, to March 3, 1895.
After his term, he decided not to run for re-election in 1894. He then went back to working as a lawyer in Chicago.
Later Life and Legacy
Robert Andrew Childs passed away in Hinsdale, Illinois, on December 19, 1915, when he was 70 years old. He was buried in Bronswood Cemetery.
His home, known as the Robert A. and Mary Childs House, is considered historically important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
