John A. Sterling
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John Allen Sterling (February 1, 1857 – October 17, 1918) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.
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John Allen Sterling | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1913 | |
Preceded by | Ben F. Caldwell |
Succeeded by | Louis Fitzhenry |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1915 – October 17, 1918 | |
Preceded by | Louis Fitzhenry |
Succeeded by | Frank L. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1857-02-01)February 1, 1857 Le Roy, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | October 17, 1918(1918-10-17) (aged 61) Pontiac, Illinois, U.S. |
Cause of death | Automobile accident |
Resting place | Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Thomas Sterling (brother) |
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