Abraham Lincoln Stanfield (September 4, 1860 – August 5, 1927) was an American businessman and politician.

Abraham L. Stanfield
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1910 – August 5, 1927
Personal details
Born
Abraham Lincoln Stanfield

(1860-09-04)September 4, 1860
Edgar, Illinois
DiedAugust 5, 1927(1927-08-05) (aged 66)
Paris, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
OccupationBusinessman, politician

Biography

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Stanfield was born on a farm near Edgar, Edgar County, Illinois. He went to the public schools and to business college. Stanfield lived in Paris, Illinois and was a grain dealer. Stansfield served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1911 until his death in 1927. He was a Republican. Stanfield died from cancer at his home in Paris, Illinois.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1927-1928, Biographical Sketch of Abraham L. Stanfield, pg. 254-255
  2. ^ "Member of General Assembly Is Dead". The Journal Standard. Paris, Illinois. August 5, 1927. p. 13. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "State Representative Stanfield Died Today". Dixon Evening Telegraph. Paris, Illinois. AP. August 5, 1927. p. 1. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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