Patrick J. Lucey (Illinois lawyer)

Patrick Joseph Lucey (May 2, 1873 – November 17, 1947) was an American politician and lawyer.

Patrick Lucey
25th Illinois Attorney General
In office
1913–1917
Preceded byWilliam H. Stead
Succeeded byEdward J. Brundage
Personal details
Born(1873-05-02)May 2, 1873
Streator, Illinois
DiedNovember 17, 1947(1947-11-17) (aged 74)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionAttorney

Born in Streator, Illinois, Lucey studied law in Chicago, Illinois and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1894. He then practiced law in Streator, Illinois. Lucey served as city attorney of Streator from 1897 to 1901, and then served as mayor of Streator from 1903 to 1907 and from 1909 to 1909. Lucey was a Democrat. From 1913 to 1917 Lucey served as Illinois Attorney General. Then, Lucey was appointed to the Illinois Public Utilities Commission in 1917 and served until 1920. He then practiced law in Chicago. Illinois and died there in 1947.[1][2][3]

Notes

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  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1915-1916, Biographical Sketch of Patrick J. Lucey, pg. 13-14
  2. ^ 'History of Illinois and Her People,' George W. Smith, volume IV, American Historical Society: 1927, Biographical Sketch of Patrick J. Lucey, pg. 19, 20-21
  3. ^ 'Patrick J. Lucey Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow,' Chicago Tribune, November 19, 1947, pg. 28
Party political offices
Preceded by
Ross C. Hall
Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Illinois
1912, 1916
Succeeded by
James T. Burns
Legal offices
Preceded by Attorney General of Illinois
1913 – 1917
Succeeded by