John N. Erlenborn
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John N. Erlenborn | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McClory |
| Succeeded by | Harris Fawell |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer J. Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Corcoran |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 9, 1957 – November 1964 | |
| Preceded by | H. B. Ihnen George W. Wilson Carl H. Wittmond |
| Succeeded by | At-large district created |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Neal Erlenborn February 8, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2005 (aged 78) Warrenville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dorothy C. Fisher |
| Alma mater | Loyola University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1945 |
| Unit | U.S. Naval Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Neal Erlenborn (February 8, 1927 – October 30, 2005) was an American lawyer and Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th (then after 1980s redistricting the 13th) district. In all, he served 10 consecutive terms from 1965 to 1985.[1]
Biography[edit]
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Erlenborn attended Immaculate Conception High School (Elmhurst, Illinois), Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.[2]
Congress[edit]
He represented his district for twenty years, from January 1965 to January 1985, a period which began with the 89th U.S. Congress. He retired after serving in the 98th U.S. Congress.
Later career[edit]
He subsequently became an adjunct faculty member of the Georgetown University Law Center, and served as a board member for the Legal Services Corporation from 1989 to 2001.
Death[edit]
He died on October 30, 2005, at age 78, after suffering from Lewy body disease.[3]
Archives[edit]
The majority of his papers and other materials created during his time in office are held at the archives of Benedictine University.
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - John Erlenborn". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "'Illinois Blue Book 1963-1964,' Biographical Sketch of John N. Erlenborn, pg. 276-277".
- ^ Schudel, Matt (2005-11-02). "John N. Erlenborn, 78". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
External links[edit]
- Profile, bioguide.congress.gov
- Career summary, Stennis Center for Public Service website
- Report of death, washingtonpost.com
- Profile, ben.edu
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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- American legal scholars
- Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Lawyers from Chicago
- Politicians from Chicago
- 1927 births
- 2005 deaths
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law alumni
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois
- 20th-century American legislators
- Military personnel from Illinois
- 20th-century American lawyers
- United States Navy personnel of World War II
- United States Navy reservists
- 20th-century Illinois politicians