Norman G. Flagg

Norman Gershom Flagg {August 4, 1867 – May 16, 1948) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Norman G. Flagg
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1926–1932
In office
1938–1946
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1908–1926
Personal details
Born
Norman Gershom Flagg

(1867-08-04)August 4, 1867
Liberty Prairie, Illinois
DiedMay 16, 1948(1948-05-16) (aged 80)
Liberty Prairie, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
FatherWillard Cutting Flagg
EducationWashington University
OccupationFarmer, businessman, politician

Biography

Flagg was born in Liberty Prairie, Madison County, Illinois. He went to the local public schools and graduated from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. He was a farmer and was involved with farm mutual insurance. Flagg lived in Moro, Illinois with his wife and family. Flagg served on the Madison County Bar of Supervisors and was a Republican. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1909 to 1927. Flagg then served in the Illinois Senate from 1927 to 1931 and from 1939 to 1947. He died at his home in Liberty Prairie, Illinois, from a long illness. His father Willard Cutting Flagg also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[1][2]

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References
  1. Illinois Blue Book 1945-1956, Biographical Sketch of Norman G. Flagg, pg. 276-277
  2. "Norman Flagg Dies; Former State Senator", Alton Evening Telegraph (Illinois), November 17, 1948
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