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About Garrett D. Kinney
- Garrett Deforest Kinney (May 21, 1869 – August 7, 1933) was an American politician and businessman. Born in Rensselaer County, New York, Kinney moved with his parents to Peoria, Illinois in 1874.
- Kinney went to the Peoria Public Schools and to Cornell University.
- He was involved in the manufacturing business and was also involved with banking.
- He was president of Culter & Proctor Stove Company and Metal Barrel Corporation.
- He was involved with the Republican.
- Kinney served as Illinois State Treasurer from 1927 to 1931.
- Kinney died in Peoria, Illinois on August 7, 1933 after shooting himself on June 23, 1933.
- Kinney was being investigated for taking Illinois state monies while director of Illinois State Finances under Governor Louis Lincoln Emmerson.
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