Patrick J. Lucey (Illinois lawyer)
Patrick Joseph Lucey (May 2, 1873 – November 17, 1947) was an American politician and lawyer.
Patrick J. Lucey | |
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| Attorney General of Illinois | |
| In office 1913–1917 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Stead |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Brundage |
Born in Streator, Illinois, Lucey studied law in Chicago, Illinois and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1894. He then practiced law in Streator, Illinois. Lucey served as city attorney of Streator from 1897 to 1901, and then served as mayor of Streator from 1903 to 1907 and from 1909 to 1909. Lucey was a Democrat. From 1913 to 1917 Lucey served as Illinois Attorney General. Then, Lucey was appointed to the Illinois Public Utilities Commission in 1917 and served until 1920. He then practiced law in Chicago. Illinois and died there in 1947.[1][2][3]
Notes
- 'Illinois Blue Book 1915-1916, Biographical Sketch of Patrick J. Lucey, pg. 13-14
- 'History of Illinois and Her People,' George W. Smith, volume IV, American Historical Society: 1927, Biographical Sketch of Patrick J. Lucey, pg. 19, 20-21
- 'Patrick J. Lucey Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow,' Chicago Tribune, November 19, 1947, pg. 28
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| Preceded by William H. Stead |
Attorney General of Illinois 1913 – 1917 |
Succeeded by Edward J. Brundage |
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