Justice John H. Mulkey

  • Born:
    May 24, 1824 in Monroe County, KY
  • Education:

    Bacon College (Harrodsburg, KY)
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    1879-1888
  • Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice:
    1885-1886
  • Succeeded:
    David J. Baker
  • Succeeded by:
    David J. Baker
  • Represented:
    1st District (1879-1888)
  • Political Party
    Democrat
  • Other Political Offices:

    Common Pleas Court Judge (1861-1867), Circuit Court Judge (1864-1865)
  • Died:
    July 9, 1905 in Metropolis, IL
  • Buried:
    Metropolis Masonic Cemetery, Metropolis, IL
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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