William M. Farmer

William Maurice Farmer (June 5, 1853 – August 28, 1931) was an American jurist and politician. Biography Born in Fayette County, Illinois, Farmer went to McKendree University and then received his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1876. Farmer then practiced law in Vandalia, Illinois. He served as state's attorney for Fayette County and was a Democrat. In 1889, Farmer served in the Illinois House of Representatives and then in 1891, served in the Illinois State Senate. In 1897, he served as Illinois Circuit Court judge and then as Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court. He served on the Illinois Supreme Court from 1906 until his retirement in May 1931. He died in his home in Vandalia, Illinois as a result of a stroke. References 1853 births 1931 deaths People from Fayette County, Illinois McKendree University alumni Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law alumni Illinois state court judges Judges of the Illinois Appellate Court Democratic Party Illinois state senators Democratic Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court