From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
Edward C. Akin
Edward C. Akin (July 19, 1852 – June 21, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician.
| Edward C. Akin |
|---|
| In office1897–1901 |
| In office1895 |
| (1852-07-19)July 19, 1852Lockport Township, Illinois, U.S. |
| June 21, 1936(1936-06-21) (aged 83)Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
| Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet |
| Republican |
| .mw-parser-output .marriage-line-margin2px{line-height:0;margin-bottom:-2px}.mw-parser-output .marriage-line-margin3px{line-height:0;margin-bottom:-3px}.mw-parser-output .marriage-display-inline{display:inline} |
| Louise M. McRoberts (m. 1877) |
| University of Michigan |
| Lawyer, politician |
Edward C. Akin (July 19, 1852 – June 21, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician.
Edward C. Akin was born in Lockport Township, Will County, Illinois on July 19, 1852. He attended the Joliet, Illinois public school system and went to college at the University of Michigan. He worked as a teller at the First National Bank of Joliet.
He married Louise M. McRoberts in 1877.
In 1878, Akin was admitted to the Illinois bar. He served as Joliet City Attorney in 1887 and as State's Attorney of Will County in 1888. In 1895, Akin was elected Mayor of Joliet and was a Republican.
From 1897 to 1901, Akin served as Illinois Attorney General.
Akin died at his house in Joliet, Illinois on June 21, 1936, and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery.
- List of mayors of Joliet, Illinois
Ask Mako anything about Edward C. Akin — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report