Wilbur J. Cash (politician)

Wilbur James Cash (March 23, 1887 – June 3, 1956) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Wilbur J. Cash
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 26th district
In office
January 1941 – January 7, 1953
Preceded byLynn C. Sieberns
Succeeded byDavid Davis IV
Personal details
Born
Wilbur James Cash

(1887-03-23)March 23, 1887
Gridley, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 1956(1956-06-03) (aged 69)
Normal, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Ruby Jones
(m. 1909)

Cash was born in Gridley, Illinois. He went to the public schools in and lived in Towanda, Illinois with wife and family. Cash involved in the farming, merchant, and banking businesses. He served on the McLean County Board of Supervisors and was chair of the county board. He also served on the Towanda Village Board and was president of the village board. Cash also served as the Towanda town clerk and served on the school board. Cash served in the Illinois Senate from 1941 to 1953 and was a Republican. Cash died at Brokaw Hospital in Normal, Illinois after suffering from a lingering illness.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ "Illinois Blue Book 1951-1952". pp. 198–199. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "Former State Senator Wilbur Cash dies". The Journal Standard. Associated Press. June 4, 1956. p. 10. Retrieved May 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Wilbur J. Cash, 69, Ex-Senator, Dies". The Pantagraph. June 4, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved May 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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