John W. Rainey

John William Rainey (December 21, 1880 – May 4, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

John W. Rainey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district
In office April 2, 1918 – May 4, 1923
Preceded by	Charles Martin
Succeeded by	Thomas A. Doyle
Personal details
Born	(1880-12-21)December 21, 1880 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 4, 1923(1923-05-04) (aged 42) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rainey attended the public schools of his native city, De La Salle Institute, and the Kent College of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1910 and commenced the practice of law in Chicago. Rainey served as assistant judge of the probate court of Cook County 1910–1912, and served as clerk of the circuit court 1912–1916.

Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery

Rainey was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles Martin. He was reelected to the Sixty-sixth, Sixty-seventh, and Sixty-eighth Congresses and served from April 2, 1918, until his death in Chicago, Illinois, on May 4, 1923.^[1] Rainey was interred in Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)