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David T. Littler

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David Talbot Littler (February 7, 1836–June 23, 1902) was an American lawyer and politician.

Littler was born in Clifton, Ohio. In 1857, he moved to Lincoln, Illinois and worked as a carpenter. He studied law and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1860. He served as a justice of the peace and as a master-in-chancery. Littler also served as a collector of internal revenue for the United States government. In 1868, Littler moved to Springfield, Illinois and continued to practice law. Stephen T. Logan was his brother-in-law. Littler served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1883 to 1885 and from 1887 to 1889. Littler then served in the Illinois Senate from 1895 to 1899. Littler was a Republican. Littler died in Springfield, Illinois, from a long illness.[1][2]

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  1. ^ 'Official Directory of the Fortieth Illinois General Assembly of 1897,' J.L. Pickering-editor, Illinois State Journal Press, Springfield, Illinois: 1897, Biographical Sketch of David T. Littler, pg. 79
  2. ^ 'David T. Littler Dies After A Long Illness,' The Streator Daily Free Press (Illinois), June 24, 1902, pg. 2
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