Register of judicial officials, 1809-1941.

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Register of judicial officials, 1809-1941.

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Register of judicial officials holding office in the state court system (i.e., Supreme, Appellate, Circuit) and other local courts (e.g., Superior/Cook County, City, Municipal). Entries generally include name; address; office title; district number; and election, commission, and term expiration dates. Occasionally the term of office and dated remarks concerning reelection, resignation, or death are included. In addition to judges, a record of clerks of the various courts is included. Until 1872 information also is given for state's attorneys holding office in each circuit court district.

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