John W. Lewis Jr., Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn W. Lewis Jr.
American politician
Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1906
Date of Death: 12-Aug-1977
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About John W. Lewis Jr.
- John W.
- Lewis Jr.
- (September 6, 1906 – August 12, 1977) was an American politician. Born in Marshall, Illinois, Lewis graduated from Marshall Township High School and then went to University of Illinois.
- He was a farmer auctioneer, and livestock dealer.
- He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1940 until 1958 and was a Republican.
- In 1958, he was then elected to the Illinois State Senate.
- However, in 1962 Lewis was again elected to the Illinois House of Representatives and served until 1968 and served as speaker.
- Lewis was appointed director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 1969.
- In 1970, he was appointed Illinois Secretary of State and served until 1973.
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