Wilbur J. Cash (politician)

Wilbur J. Cash (March 23, 1887 – June 3, 1956) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Cash was born in Gridley, Illinois. He went to the public schools in and lived in Towanda, Illinois with wife and family. Cash involved in the farming, merchant, and banking businesses. He served on the McLean County Board of Supervisors and was chair of the county board. He also served on the Towanda Village Board and was president of the village board. Cash also served as the Towanda town clerk and served on the school board. Cash served in the Illinois Senate from 1941 to 1953 and was a Republican. Cash died at Brokwa Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois after suffering from a lingering illness.[1][2][3]

Notes
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1951-1952,' Biographical Sketch of Wilbur J. Cash, pg. 198-199
  2. 'Former State Senator Wilbur Cash dies,' Freeport Journal-Standard (Illinois), June 4, 1956, pg. 10
  3. 'Wilbur J. Cash, 69, Ex-Senator, Dies,' The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois), June 4, 1956, pg. 2
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