William S. Jewell

William Sherman Jewell (May 12, 1867 – January 29, 1956) was an American politician and lawyer.

William S. Jewell
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1914–1930
Personal details
Born
William Sherman Jewell

(1867-05-12)May 12, 1867
Logan County, Illinois
DiedJanuary 29, 1956(1956-01-29) (aged 88)
Peoria, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Bernice Harwood
Children6
OccupationLawyer, politician

Biography

Jewell was born in Logan County, Illinois, the son of Julia Smith and John F. Jewell, a Civil War veteran who participated in General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea. Jewell was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1898. He practiced law in Lewistown, Illinois and served as the Lewistown city attorney. Jewell also served as the state's attorney for Fulton County, Illinois and was a Republican. He served in the Illinois Senate from 1915 until 1930. Jewell served as president pro tempore of the senate. Jewell died at a hospital in Peoria, Illinois.[1][2][3]

Personal life

Jewell was married to Bernice Harwood (1884-1931). They had 6 children; William S. Jr.,Ida, Josephine, Elizabeth, Clara and Minnie.[1]

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References
  1. Illinois Blue Book 1915-1916, Biographical Sketch of W.S. Jewell, pg. 152
  2. Illinois Blue Book 1929-1930, Biographical Sketch of William S. Jewell, pg. 272-273
  3. "Governor For One Day, William Jewell, Dies". The Southern Illinoisan. Lewistown. AP. January 30, 1956. p. 12. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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