Sidney Breese
Sidney Breese (July 15, 1800 – June 27, 1878), a lawyer, soldier, author and jurist born in New York, became an early Illinois pioneer and represented the state in the United States Senate as well as served as Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, and has been called "father of the Illinois Central Railroad".
Sidney Breese | |
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| United States Senator from Illinois | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Richard M. Young |
| Succeeded by | James Shields |
| Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office 1867–1870 | |
| Associate Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office 1855–1867 | |
| Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1851–1851 | |
| Associate Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office 1841–1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1800 Whitesboro, New York, US |
| Died | June 27, 1878 (aged 77) Pinckneyville, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Carlyle, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eliza Morrison |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College Union College |
| Occupation | lawyer, jurist, author |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
| Rank | Lt. Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Blackhawk War |
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