SettingsPeople from Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.
Al Barlick
Albert Joseph Barlick was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League for 28 seasons.
Albert Joseph Barlick was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League for 28 seasons.
Allan R. Wagner
Allan R. Wagner is an American experimental psychologist and learning theorist, who’s work has focused upon the basic determinants of associative learning and habituation.
Allan R. Wagner is an American experimental psychologist and learning theorist, who’s work has focused upon the basic determinants of associative learning and habituation.
Andre Iguodala
Andre Tyler Iguodala is an American professional basketball small forward with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
Andre Tyler Iguodala is an American professional basketball small forward with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
Anthony L. Knapp
Anthony Lausett Knapp (June 14, 1828 - May 24, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, brother of Robert McCarty Knapp.
Anthony Lausett Knapp (June 14, 1828 - May 24, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, brother of Robert McCarty Knapp.
Arthur H. Wilson
Arthur Harrison Wilson (1881–1953) was an Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Arthur Harrison Wilson (1881–1953) was an Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Barrett Deems
Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was an American swing music jazz drummer born in Springfield, Illinois, probably best known for his work with jazz musicians Jimmy Dorsey...
Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was an American swing music jazz drummer born in Springfield, Illinois, probably best known for his work with jazz musicians Jimmy Dorsey...
Betty Wanless
Betty Wanless Decker
Was an infielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Betty Wanless Decker
Was an infielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Bill Dudleston
Bill Dudleston is president and founder of Legacy Audio, a high end audio and home theater equipment manufacturer located in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Bill Dudleston is president and founder of Legacy Audio, a high end audio and home theater equipment manufacturer located in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Billy Winn
Billy Winn (1905 Kansas City, Kansas – 20 August 1938 Springfield, Illinois) was an American racecar driver.
Billy Winn (1905 Kansas City, Kansas – 20 August 1938 Springfield, Illinois) was an American racecar driver.
Bob Kinsella
Robert Francis "Red" Kinsella (January 5, 1899 - December 30, 1951) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
Robert Francis "Red" Kinsella (January 5, 1899 - December 30, 1951) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
Bob Trumpy
Bob Trumpy is a former professional American Football tight end who played for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1969, and for the NFL Bengals from 1970 through 1977.
Bob Trumpy is a former professional American Football tight end who played for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1969, and for the NFL Bengals from 1970 through 1977.
Bobby Watson (actor)
Bobby Watson, born Robert Watson Knucher, was an American theater actor, character actor, and bit player in movies.
Bobby Watson, born Robert Watson Knucher, was an American theater actor, character actor, and bit player in movies.
Brendon Small
Brendon Small is an American sitcom writer/producer, actor, comedian, voice actor, composer, and musician.
Brendon Small is an American sitcom writer/producer, actor, comedian, voice actor, composer, and musician.
Charles A. Bane
Charles Arthur Bane (May 1, 1913 – April 5, 1998) was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who was a former federal judicial nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Charles Arthur Bane (May 1, 1913 – April 5, 1998) was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who was a former federal judicial nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Charles S. Zane
Charles S. Zane was a legal associate of Abraham Lincoln, an anti-polygamy judge in the Territorial Supreme Court in Utah, and the first Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court after statehood.
Charles S. Zane was a legal associate of Abraham Lincoln, an anti-polygamy judge in the Territorial Supreme Court in Utah, and the first Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court after statehood.
Chris Britt
Chris Britt is an editorial cartoonist for the Illinois Times of Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Chris Britt is an editorial cartoonist for the Illinois Times of Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Dave Robisch
David George Robisch is a retired American professional basketball player in the ABA and NBA. Robisch played at the University of Kansas, where he was initiated into the Sigma Nu Fraternity.
David George Robisch is a retired American professional basketball player in the ABA and NBA. Robisch played at the University of Kansas, where he was initiated into the Sigma Nu Fraternity.
David Logan (Oregon politician)
David Logan was an American attorney and politician in the territory of and later state of Oregon.
David Logan was an American attorney and politician in the territory of and later state of Oregon.
David Reardon
David C. Reardon is the American director of the Elliot Institute and an advocate in favor of legislating strict barriers to abortion.
David C. Reardon is the American director of the Elliot Institute and an advocate in favor of legislating strict barriers to abortion.
Dexter Masters
Dexter Masters was an American editor and novelist who wrote extensively about the dangers of the atomic bomb.
Dexter Masters was an American editor and novelist who wrote extensively about the dangers of the atomic bomb.
Dick Durbin
Richard Joseph "Dick" Durbin is the senior United States Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip, the second highest position in the Democratic Party leadership in the Senate.
Richard Joseph "Dick" Durbin is the senior United States Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip, the second highest position in the Democratic Party leadership in the Senate.
Dick Schofield
Richard Craig "Dick" Schofield (born November 21, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played 14 seasons, spanning from 1983–96.
Richard Craig "Dick" Schofield (born November 21, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played 14 seasons, spanning from 1983–96.
Don Erickson
Don Lee Erickson (born December 13, 1931) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Don Lee Erickson (born December 13, 1931) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Donnie Beechler
Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League.
Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League.
Doug Kane
Douglas N. "Doug" Kane is a former Illinois state representative who represented Springfield from 1974-1982, and a current member of the Alma School Board.
Douglas N. "Doug" Kane is a former Illinois state representative who represented Springfield from 1974-1982, and a current member of the Alma School Board.
Ducky Schofield
John Richard "Ducky" Schofield (born January 7, 1935, in Springfield, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball infielder.
John Richard "Ducky" Schofield (born January 7, 1935, in Springfield, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball infielder.
Ed Horton
Edward "Ed" C. Horton (born December 17, 1967 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 2nd round (39th ove...
Edward "Ed" C. Horton (born December 17, 1967 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 2nd round (39th ove...
Edmund Dick Taylor
Colonel Edmund Dick Taylor (October 18, 1804 - December 4, 1891) His birth name Edmund Richard Taylor, born in Lunenburg County, Virginia and died in Chicago, Illinois.
Colonel Edmund Dick Taylor (October 18, 1804 - December 4, 1891) His birth name Edmund Richard Taylor, born in Lunenburg County, Virginia and died in Chicago, Illinois.
Edmund H. Hansen
Edmund H. Hansen (November 13, 1894 – October 10, 1962) was an American sound engineer.
Edmund H. Hansen (November 13, 1894 – October 10, 1962) was an American sound engineer.
Edward Dickinson Baker
Edward Dickinson Baker (February 24, 1811October 21, 1861) was an English-born American politician, lawyer, and military leader.
Edward Dickinson Baker (February 24, 1811October 21, 1861) was an English-born American politician, lawyer, and military leader.
Edward Robeson Taylor
Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5, 1923) was the 28th Mayor of San Francisco serving from July 16, 1907 to January 7, 1910.
Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5, 1923) was the 28th Mayor of San Francisco serving from July 16, 1907 to January 7, 1910.
Edward Smith (Illinois Democratic politician)
Edward M. Smith is an American labor leader from Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, who now resides in Olive Branch, Illinois.
Edward M. Smith is an American labor leader from Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, who now resides in Olive Branch, Illinois.
Edward Smith (Illinois politician)
Edward M. Smith is an American labor leader from Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, who now resides in Olive Branch, Illinois.
Edward M. Smith is an American labor leader from Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, who now resides in Olive Branch, Illinois.
Elmer E. Ellsworth
Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth was a law clerk and soldier, best known as the first conspicuous casualty of the American Civil War.
Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth was a law clerk and soldier, best known as the first conspicuous casualty of the American Civil War.
Eric Weaver
James Eric Weaver (born August 4, 1973, in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
James Eric Weaver (born August 4, 1973, in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Francis Lenn Taylor
Francis Taylor was an American art dealer and father of the actress Elizabeth Taylor.
Francis Taylor was an American art dealer and father of the actress Elizabeth Taylor.
George Lott
George Martin Lott (October 16, 1906 - December 2, 1991) was an American tennis player and tennis coach who was born in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
George Martin Lott (October 16, 1906 - December 2, 1991) was an American tennis player and tennis coach who was born in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Glenn Canfield, Jr.
Glenn Canfield, Jr. (September 20, 1935–January 30, 2006) was an American metallurgist and businessman.
Glenn Canfield, Jr. (September 20, 1935–January 30, 2006) was an American metallurgist and businessman.
Gwen Klingler
Gwen Klingler is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 100th district from 1995 until 2003.
Gwen Klingler is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 100th district from 1995 until 2003.
Harlington Wood, Jr.
Harlington Wood, Jr. (April 17, 1920–December 29, 2008) was an American lawyer, jurist, political figure and an amateur actor.
Harlington Wood, Jr. (April 17, 1920–December 29, 2008) was an American lawyer, jurist, political figure and an amateur actor.
Helen J. Stewart
Helen Jane Stewart was a Southern Nevada pioneer, and was considered the "first lady of Las Vegas".
Helen Jane Stewart was a Southern Nevada pioneer, and was considered the "first lady of Las Vegas".
Helen Westerman
Helen Louise Westerman Austin
Was a catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Helen Louise Westerman Austin
Was a catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Henry C. Courtney
Henry C. Courtney (born 1856, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Henry C. Courtney (born 1856, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Hiram Sherman
Hiram Sherman was an American actor.
Hiram Sherman was an American actor.
Isaac P. Walker
Isaac Pigeon Walker was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
Isaac Pigeon Walker was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
J. A. O. Preus II
Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus II (January 8, 1920 – August 13, 1994) was a Lutheran pastor, professor, author, and church president.
Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus II (January 8, 1920 – August 13, 1994) was a Lutheran pastor, professor, author, and church president.
Jack Atchason
John Dean "Jack" Atchason (born November 16, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois is a former American football end.
John Dean "Jack" Atchason (born November 16, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois is a former American football end.
Jack Davis (politician)
Jack Davis (born September 6, 1935) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987-1989 represent...
Jack Davis (born September 6, 1935) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987-1989 represent...
Jack Gordon (entertainment manager)
Jack Leon Gordon was the former manager and husband of singer La Toya Jackson.
Jack Leon Gordon was the former manager and husband of singer La Toya Jackson.
James A. Connolly
James Austin Connolly (March 8, 1843 – December 15, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James Austin Connolly (March 8, 1843 – December 15, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
James C. Brewster
James Colin Brewster (born October 26, 1826) was the cofounder of the Church of Christ (Brewsterite), a schismatic sect in the Latter Day Saint movement.
James Colin Brewster (born October 26, 1826) was the cofounder of the Church of Christ (Brewsterite), a schismatic sect in the Latter Day Saint movement.
James D. Henry
James D. Henry was a militia officer from the U.S. state of Illinois who rose to the rank of general during the Black Hawk War.
James D. Henry was a militia officer from the U.S. state of Illinois who rose to the rank of general during the Black Hawk War.
James L. Oakes
James Lowell Oakes (February 21, 1924 – October 13, 2007) was a senior circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
James Lowell Oakes (February 21, 1924 – October 13, 2007) was a senior circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
James M. Strode
James M. Strode (fl. 1827–1848) was a militia officer and politician from the U.S. state of Illinois.
James M. Strode (fl. 1827–1848) was a militia officer and politician from the U.S. state of Illinois.
James McMahon Graham
James McMahon Graham was a United States Representative from Illinois.
James McMahon Graham was a United States Representative from Illinois.
Jayson Werth
Jayson Richard Gowan Werth (born May 20, 1979) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.
Jayson Richard Gowan Werth (born May 20, 1979) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.
Jeanne E. Scott
Jeanne E. Scott (born 1948) is a former United States federal judge.
Jeanne E. Scott (born 1948) is a former United States federal judge.
Jeff Carter (bowler)
Jeff Carter (Born June 18, 1969) is a right-handed American professional ten-pin bowler, member of the Professional Bowlers Association.
Jeff Carter (Born June 18, 1969) is a right-handed American professional ten-pin bowler, member of the Professional Bowlers Association.
Jeff Fassero
Jeffrey Joseph Fassero (born January 5, 1963 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Jeffrey Joseph Fassero (born January 5, 1963 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Jesse Hale Moore
Jesse Hale Moore (April 22, 1817 - July 11, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Jesse Hale Moore (April 22, 1817 - July 11, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Joey Sternaman
Joey Sternaman was a former professional American football player, born in Springfield, Illinois, who played quarterback for nine seasons for the Chicago Bears and Duluth Kelleys, and played qua...
Joey Sternaman was a former professional American football player, born in Springfield, Illinois, who played quarterback for nine seasons for the Chicago Bears and Duluth Kelleys, and played qua...
John Alexander McClernand
John Alexander McClernand was an American lawyer and politician, and a Union general in the American Civil War.
John Alexander McClernand was an American lawyer and politician, and a Union general in the American Civil War.
John Baptist Franz
John Baptist Franz was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
John Baptist Franz was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
John Cook (US Army officer)
John Cook (June 12, 1825 – October 13, 1910) was an Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Cook (June 12, 1825 – October 13, 1910) was an Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Davis (Kansas politician)
John Davis (August 9, 1826 – August 1, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
John Davis (August 9, 1826 – August 1, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
John Henry (representative)
John Henry (November 1, 1800 - April 28, 1882) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John Henry (November 1, 1800 - April 28, 1882) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John I. Rinaker
John Irving Rinaker (November 1, 1830 – January 15, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Irving Rinaker (November 1, 1830 – January 15, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Kidd (American football)
Max John Kidd (born August 22, 1961 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former professional American football punter in the National Football League.
Max John Kidd (born August 22, 1961 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former professional American football punter in the National Football League.
John L. Lewis
John Llewellyn Lewis was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960.
John Llewellyn Lewis was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960.
John M. Palmer (politician)
John McAuley Palmer (September 13, 1817 September 25, 1900), was an Illinois resident, an American Civil War General who fought for the Union, the 15th Governor of Illinois, and presidential can...
John McAuley Palmer (September 13, 1817 September 25, 1900), was an Illinois resident, an American Civil War General who fought for the Union, the 15th Governor of Illinois, and presidential can...
John Maxcy Zane
John Maxcy Zane (March 26, 1863 - December 6, 1937) was an American lawyer.
John Maxcy Zane (March 26, 1863 - December 6, 1937) was an American lawyer.
John Porter East
John Porter East was a Republican U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina from 1981 until his suicide in 1986.
John Porter East was a Republican U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina from 1981 until his suicide in 1986.
John T. Stuart
John Todd Stuart (November 10, 1807 - November 23, 1885) was a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John Todd Stuart (November 10, 1807 - November 23, 1885) was a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
John William Chapman
John William Chapman (September 8, 1894 – August 1978) was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
John William Chapman (September 8, 1894 – August 1978) was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
Johnny Schaive
John Edward Schaive (February 25, 1934 - May 11, 2009) was a backup second and third baseman who played in Major League Baseball between the and seasons.
John Edward Schaive (February 25, 1934 - May 11, 2009) was a backup second and third baseman who played in Major League Baseball between the and seasons.
Julie Cellini
Julie Cellini is a former reporter and a political lobbyist in Illinois, United States.
Julie Cellini is a former reporter and a political lobbyist in Illinois, United States.
Julius Rosenwald
Julius Rosenwald (August 12, 1862 – January 6, 1932) was a U.S. clothier, manufacturer, business executive, and philanthropist.
Julius Rosenwald (August 12, 1862 – January 6, 1932) was a U.S. clothier, manufacturer, business executive, and philanthropist.
Justin Knoedler
Justin Joseph Knoedler (born July 17, 1980 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball catcher.
Justin Joseph Knoedler (born July 17, 1980 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball catcher.
Justin Robbins
Justin Robbins is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Justin Robbins is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Kevin Gamble
Kevin Douglas Gamble (born November 13, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association.
Kevin Douglas Gamble (born November 13, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association.
Kevin Seitzer
Kevin Lee Seitzer (; born March 26, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleve...
Kevin Lee Seitzer (; born March 26, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleve...
Kevin William Vann
Kevin William Vann is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Kevin William Vann is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Larry Bomke
Larry Bomke is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 50th district since 1995.
Larry Bomke is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 50th district since 1995.
Louise Stanley
Louise Stanley, born Louise Keyes (January 28, 1915 – December 28, 1982), was an actress of the mid-20th century.
Louise Stanley, born Louise Keyes (January 28, 1915 – December 28, 1982), was an actress of the mid-20th century.
Mantle Hood
Mantle Hood (June 24, 1918 – July 31, 2005) was an American ethnomusicologist.
Mantle Hood (June 24, 1918 – July 31, 2005) was an American ethnomusicologist.
Marguerite Young Alexander
Marguerite Young Alexander was one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Marguerite Young Alexander was one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Marjorie Merriweather Post
Marjorie Merriweather Post was a leading American socialite and the founder of General Foods, Inc. She was 27 when her father died, and she became the owner of the rapidly growing Postum Cereal ...
Marjorie Merriweather Post was a leading American socialite and the founder of General Foods, Inc. She was 27 when her father died, and she became the owner of the rapidly growing Postum Cereal ...
Marsha J. Evans
Marsha Johnson "Marty" Evans (born 1947 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Marsha Johnson "Marty" Evans (born 1947 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Matt Mitrione
Matthew Steven Mitrione is an American mixed martial artist and former NFL football player, playing for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.
Matthew Steven Mitrione is an American mixed martial artist and former NFL football player, playing for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.
Peter C. Brinckerhoff
Peter C. Brinckerhoff is an expert on nonprofit management, award-winning author, trainer and consultant.
Peter C. Brinckerhoff is an expert on nonprofit management, award-winning author, trainer and consultant.
Peter Wenz
Peter Wenz (born 1945) is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Springfield, University Scholar of the University of Illinois, and Adjunct Professor of Medical Humani...
Peter Wenz (born 1945) is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Springfield, University Scholar of the University of Illinois, and Adjunct Professor of Medical Humani...
Phillip S. Paludan
Phillip Shaw Paludan, (January 26, 1938 – August 1, 2007) was a professor of Lincoln Studies at the University of Illinois, Springfield, and a leading authority on the life and presidency ...
Phillip Shaw Paludan, (January 26, 1938 – August 1, 2007) was a professor of Lincoln Studies at the University of Illinois, Springfield, and a leading authority on the life and presidency ...
Ray Ramsey
"Rocket" Raymond LeRoy Ramsey (July 18, 1921 - August 25, 2009) was a professional American football player who played defensive back for the Chicago Cardinals (1950–1953).
"Rocket" Raymond LeRoy Ramsey (July 18, 1921 - August 25, 2009) was a professional American football player who played defensive back for the Chicago Cardinals (1950–1953).
Raymond E. Zirkle
Raymond Elliott Zirkle was a pioneer in the field of radiation biology, a principal in the Manhattan Project, director of the Institute of Radio-Biology and Biophysics at the University of Chica...
Raymond Elliott Zirkle was a pioneer in the field of radiation biology, a principal in the Manhattan Project, director of the Institute of Radio-Biology and Biophysics at the University of Chica...
Raymond Poe
Raymond "Ray" Poe (born March 26, 1944) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 99th district since 1994.
Raymond "Ray" Poe (born March 26, 1944) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 99th district since 1994.
Rebecca Paul
Rebecca Paul Hargrove (née Graham), professionally known as Rebecca Paul, is currently the President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery.
Rebecca Paul Hargrove (née Graham), professionally known as Rebecca Paul, is currently the President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery.
Reed Waddell
Reed C. Waddell (c. 1860-March 27 or April 5, 1895) was an American swindler, confidence man and underworld figure in New York during the mid-to late 19th century.
Reed C. Waddell (c. 1860-March 27 or April 5, 1895) was an American swindler, confidence man and underworld figure in New York during the mid-to late 19th century.
Richard Boushka
Richard James "Dick" Boushka (born July 29, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Richard James "Dick" Boushka (born July 29, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Richard Fortman
Richard Lee Fortman was a champion checkers player and authority on the game.
Richard Lee Fortman was a champion checkers player and authority on the game.
Rick Lenz
Rick Lenz is an American actor best known for repeating his Broadway role as Igor Sullivan in the 1969 film Cactus Flower.
Rick Lenz is an American actor best known for repeating his Broadway role as Igor Sullivan in the 1969 film Cactus Flower.
Robert Fitzgerald
Robert Stuart Fitzgerald (12 October 1910 – 16 January 1985) was a poet, critic and translator whose renderings of the Greek classics "became standard works for a generation of scholars and stud...
Robert Stuart Fitzgerald (12 October 1910 – 16 January 1985) was a poet, critic and translator whose renderings of the Greek classics "became standard works for a generation of scholars and stud...
Robert Todd Lincoln
Robert Todd Lincoln was an American lawyer and Secretary of War, and the first son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln.
Robert Todd Lincoln was an American lawyer and Secretary of War, and the first son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln.
Robin Roberts (baseball)
Robin Evan Roberts (September 30, 1926 – May 6, 2010) was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who pitched primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–61).
Robin Evan Roberts (September 30, 1926 – May 6, 2010) was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who pitched primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–61).
Ron Ferrari
Ronald Lee Ferrari (born July 30, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
Ronald Lee Ferrari (born July 30, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
Ron Sakolsky
Ron Sakolsky is a scholar covering the intersection of music, revolution and radio.
Ron Sakolsky is a scholar covering the intersection of music, revolution and radio.
Rose Folder
Rose Folder Powell
Is a former outfield/infield utility and pitcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1944 season.
Rose Folder Powell
Is a former outfield/infield utility and pitcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1944 season.
Rueben Berry
Rueben Berry was a Canadian Football League coach who served as the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1983-1984.
Rueben Berry was a Canadian Football League coach who served as the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1983-1984.
Ruth Ellis (activist)
Ruth Ellis (July 23, 1899 - October 5, 2000) was the oldest known open lesbian, and an LGBT rights activist.
Ruth Ellis (July 23, 1899 - October 5, 2000) was the oldest known open lesbian, and an LGBT rights activist.
Ryan O'Malley
Ryan Joseph O'Malley is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Ryan Joseph O'Malley is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Samuel P. Wheeler
Samuel P. Wheeler (1839-1906) was a prominent Illinois lawyer of the nineteenth century.
Samuel P. Wheeler (1839-1906) was a prominent Illinois lawyer of the nineteenth century.
Sarah Glaser
Sarah Glaser is an American sailor.
Sarah Glaser is an American sailor.
Seth Barnes Nicholson
Seth Barnes Nicholson was an American astronomer.
Seth Barnes Nicholson was an American astronomer.
Shelby Moore Cullom
Shelby Moore Cullom (November 22, 1829 – January 28, 1914) was a U.S. political figure, serving in various offices, including the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate...
Shelby Moore Cullom (November 22, 1829 – January 28, 1914) was a U.S. political figure, serving in various offices, including the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate...
Stephen T. Logan
Stephen Trigg Logan (February 24, 1800–July 24, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician.
Stephen Trigg Logan (February 24, 1800–July 24, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician.
Stephene Moore
Stephene Ann Moore is a project coordinator for the University of Kansas and was the 2010 Democratic Party nominee for, losing the race to Republican Kevin Yoder.
Stephene Ann Moore is a project coordinator for the University of Kansas and was the 2010 Democratic Party nominee for, losing the race to Republican Kevin Yoder.
Steve Christoff
Steven Mark Christoff (born January 23, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward who played 248 regular season games in the NHL with the Minnesota Nor...
Steven Mark Christoff (born January 23, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward who played 248 regular season games in the NHL with the Minnesota Nor...
Steve Little (American football)
Steven Richard Little (February 19, 1956September 6, 1999) was an American football kicker and punter in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Steven Richard Little (February 19, 1956September 6, 1999) was an American football kicker and punter in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Sue E. Myerscough
Sue Ellen Myerscough (born October 22, 1951) was formerly a justice on the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court and is currently a District Judge for the United States District Court for the...
Sue Ellen Myerscough (born October 22, 1951) was formerly a justice on the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court and is currently a District Judge for the United States District Court for the...
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (born May 22, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, United States) is an American Professor of Psychology at Yale University.
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (born May 22, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, United States) is an American Professor of Psychology at Yale University.
Tad Lincoln
Thomas "Tad" Lincoln (April 4, 1853 – July 15, 1871) was the fourth and youngest son of Abraham and Mary Lincoln.
Thomas "Tad" Lincoln (April 4, 1853 – July 15, 1871) was the fourth and youngest son of Abraham and Mary Lincoln.
Tamara Millay
Tamara A. Millay is a St. Louis County, Missouri Libertarian Party member and Chairwoman of the St. Louis County Libertarian Central Committee.
Tamara A. Millay is a St. Louis County, Missouri Libertarian Party member and Chairwoman of the St. Louis County Libertarian Central Committee.
Ted Eck
Ted Eck is a retired American soccer player who played for numerous clubs in the United States and Canada over a thirteen year professional career.
Ted Eck is a retired American soccer player who played for numerous clubs in the United States and Canada over a thirteen year professional career.
Tim Hulett
Timothy Craig Hulett (born January 12, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired professional baseball infielder in the major leagues from -.
Timothy Craig Hulett (born January 12, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois) is a retired professional baseball infielder in the major leagues from -.
Tony Semple
Anthony Lee Semple (born December 20, 1970 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who played guard for eight seasons for the Detroit Lions.
Anthony Lee Semple (born December 20, 1970 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who played guard for eight seasons for the Detroit Lions.
Tug Hulett
Timothy Craig "Tug" Hulett Jr. is a Major League Baseball second baseman who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
Timothy Craig "Tug" Hulett Jr. is a Major League Baseball second baseman who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
Will H. Daly
Will H. Daly was a Portland, Oregon labor leader, progressive politician and businessman.
Will H. Daly was a Portland, Oregon labor leader, progressive politician and businessman.
Will Simpson (equestrian)
William Simpson is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.
William Simpson is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.
William B. McKinley
William Brown McKinley (September 5, 1856 December 7, 1926) was a United States Representative from the State of Illinois.
William Brown McKinley (September 5, 1856 December 7, 1926) was a United States Representative from the State of Illinois.
William F. Cellini
William F. Cellini (born November 5, 1934) is co-founder of the New Frontier Companies, a group of Illinois-based real estate companies with headquarters in Chicago that employ more than 250 peo...
William F. Cellini (born November 5, 1934) is co-founder of the New Frontier Companies, a group of Illinois-based real estate companies with headquarters in Chicago that employ more than 250 peo...
William H. Johnson
William H. Johnson, (d. 1864) was a free African-American, and the personal valet of Abraham Lincoln.
William H. Johnson, (d. 1864) was a free African-American, and the personal valet of Abraham Lincoln.
William H. Luers
William Henry Luers (born May 15, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois) was a diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Venezuela (1978-82) and Czechoslovakia (1983-86).
William Henry Luers (born May 15, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois) was a diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Venezuela (1978-82) and Czechoslovakia (1983-86).
William Herndon (lawyer)
William Henry Herndon was the law partner and biographer of Abraham Lincoln.
William Henry Herndon was the law partner and biographer of Abraham Lincoln.
William Howarth
William Howarth is an American writer and professor of environmental literature and history at Princeton University.
William Howarth is an American writer and professor of environmental literature and history at Princeton University.
William J. Allen
William Joshua Allen (June 9, 1829 – January 26, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois during much of the American Civil War, and was later a United States federal judge.
William Joshua Allen (June 9, 1829 – January 26, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois during much of the American Civil War, and was later a United States federal judge.
William McKendree Springer
William McKendree Springer (May 30, 1836 – December 4, 1903) was a United States Representative from Illinois.
William McKendree Springer (May 30, 1836 – December 4, 1903) was a United States Representative from Illinois.
William S. Hamilton
William Stephen Hamilton (August 4, 1797 – October 9, 1850), a son of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, was a politician and miner who lived much of his life in the U.S. state...
William Stephen Hamilton (August 4, 1797 – October 9, 1850), a son of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, was a politician and miner who lived much of his life in the U.S. state...
William Stephen Hamilton
William Stephen Hamilton, a son of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, was a politician and miner who lived much of his life in the U.S. state of Illinois and territorial Wisconsin.
William Stephen Hamilton, a son of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, was a politician and miner who lived much of his life in the U.S. state of Illinois and territorial Wisconsin.
Wynn-Anne Rossi
Wynn-Anne Rossi, is a diverse American composer known to combine impressionistic flavors with jazz harmonies.
Wynn-Anne Rossi, is a diverse American composer known to combine impressionistic flavors with jazz harmonies.