Lloyd Harris (American politician)
Thomas Lloyd Harris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office c. 1935–1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1895 Montpelier, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1972 (aged 77) Granite City, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Thomas Lloyd Harris (August 23, 1895 – November 18, 1972) was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for sixteen terms, an "almost continuous"[1] service of all but two years from 1935 to 1969.[2][3] He was known for his work in securing the passage of a $25 million bond issue to establish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.[3]
Harris was born in Montpelier, Indiana, on August 23, 1895, but lived in Granite City, Illinois for most of his life.[4] He and his wife, Anna Mae, had five children.[5] He was an Episcopalian.[5]
Harris died at a Granite City nursing home on November 18, 1972, aged 77.[5]
References
- ^ "Lawmaker Honored". Edwardsville Intelligencer. October 24, 1968. p. 15. Retrieved August 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book (1965-1966). State of Illinois. 1967. p. 231.
- ^ a b "Funeral Is Held For Lawmaker". The Register-Mail. United Press International. November 21, 1972. p. 13. Retrieved August 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942". Ancestry. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Former State Senator Lloyd Harris dies". Edwardsville Intelligencer. November 20, 1972. p. 15. Retrieved August 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.