W. Russell Arrington

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William Russell Arrington (July 4, 1906 – October 3, 1979) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Gillespie, Illinois, Arrington graduated from University of Illinois and from the University of Illinois College of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Evanston, Illinois. He was a Republican. From 1945 to 1953, Arrington served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Then from 1955 to 1973, Arrington served in the Illinois State Senate. Arrington died at his home in Evanston, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1971-1972,' Biographical Sketch of W. Russell Arrington, pg. 136
  2. ^ 'W. William Arrington,' Daily Herald Suburbuian Chicago, October 5, 1979, Section 1-9