Thomas P. Keane

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Thomas P. Keane
Member of the Chicago City Council
In office
1931 – July 13, 1945
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1918–1924
In office
1928–1932
Personal details
Born(1878-03-18)March 18, 1878
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJuly 13, 1945(1945-07-13) (aged 67)
Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationPolitician

Thomas P. Keane (March 18, 1878 – July 13, 1945) was an American politician,

Biography[edit]

Keane was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to the Chicago parochial and public schools. Keane was involved in the Democratic Party. Keane served the Illinois House of Representatives from 1919 to 1923 and from 1929 to 1931. He served as the Collector of the City of Chicago from 1923 to 1927. He served on the Chicago City Council from 1931 until his death in 1945. He died from injuries suffered as a result of a fall at his summer home in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. His son was Thomas E. Keane who also served in the Illinois General Assembly and the Chicago City Council.[1][2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1929-1930, Biographical Sketch of Thomas P. Keane, pg. 232-233
  2. ^ "Fall Is Fatal To Chicago Alderman". Streator Daily Times-Press. Chicago. July 14, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Davis, Robert (September 11, 1996). "Former Ald. Thomas E. Keane". Chicago Tribune. p. 145. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.