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Sheadrick Turner
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1914–1916 |
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| In office 1918 – September 30, 1927 |
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Sheadrick Bond Turner
July 12, 1869 West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | September 30, 1927 (aged 58) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Illinois College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer, newspaper editor, politician |
Sheadrick Bond Turner (born July 12, 1869 – died September 30, 1927) was an important American figure. He worked as a lawyer, a newspaper editor, and a politician. He helped make laws in Illinois.
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About Sheadrick Turner
Sheadrick Bond Turner was born in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. He was an African-American man. In 1885, he moved to Springfield, Illinois. He lived there for about four years. Later, he moved to Chicago, Illinois.
His Education and Law Career
Sheadrick Turner went to high school. After that, he studied law at the University of Illinois College of Law. He worked hard and became a lawyer. This meant he could help people with legal problems. He was officially allowed to practice law in Illinois.
Working with Newspapers
Besides being a lawyer, Sheadrick Turner was also a "newspaperman." This means he worked with newspapers. He was the boss, or publisher, and the editor for two weekly newspapers. These papers were The State Capital in Springfield and The Chicago Idea in Chicago. As an editor, he decided what news stories would be printed.
His Time in Politics
Sheadrick Turner was a member of the Republican Party. This is one of the main political groups in the United States. He became a politician and served in the Illinois House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Illinois.
He served two terms in the House of Representatives. His first term was from 1915 to 1917. His second term started in 1919 and lasted until he passed away in 1927. He worked to represent the people of Illinois.
Later Life
Sheadrick Turner died in a hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away on September 30, 1927, after having surgery.
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