Frank Lawler

Frank Lawler ( born June 25, 1842 in Rochester, New York, † January 17, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois ) was an American politician. Between 1885 and 1891 he represented the state of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career

Frank Lawler attended the public schools of his home. In 1854 he came with his parents to Chicago. He worked for several years as Nachrichtenbote and brakeman for the railroad. He then became active in the shipbuilding. Lawler was also involved in the union movement. He was involved in the establishment of some unions. He was also president of the Ship Carpenters and Calkers ' Association. Between 1869 and 1877 he worked for the post office in Chicago. At the same time he proposed as a member of the Democratic Party launched a political career. From 1876 to 1885 he was a member of the City Council of Chicago. Since 1878 he has also worked in the liquor trade.

In the congressional elections of 1884, Lawler was in the second electoral district of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington DC chosen, where he became the successor of John F. Finerty on March 4, 1885. After two re- election he was able to complete in Congress until March 3, 1891 three legislative periods. In 1891 he applied unsuccessfully for the post of sheriff in Cook County. In 1895, he ran unsuccessfully as well for his return to Congress. Then he was again city council in Chicago. There he is on 17 January 1896 passed away.

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