Lawrence Y. Sherman
Lawrence Yates Sherman (November 8, 1858 – September 15, 1939) was a Republican politician from the State of Illinois. He served as United States Senator, the 28th Lieutenant Governor, and as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Lawrence Y. Sherman | |
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| United States Senator from Illinois | |
| In office March 26, 1913 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | William Lorimer |
| Succeeded by | William B. McKinley |
| 28th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 9, 1905 – January 18, 1909 | |
| Governor | Charles S. Deneen |
| Preceded by | William Northcott |
| Succeeded by | John G. Oglesby |
| 40th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1899 – January 7, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Curtis |
| Succeeded by | John Henry Miller |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1897–1905 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1858 Miami County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1939 (aged 80) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | McKendree University |
Sherman is best known for his role in preventing the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles, which kept the United States out of the League of Nations.
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