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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 8/23/1897
Birth Place: Perry, New York
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 19 (1882) - 20 (1884)
Home County: Scott
John Carver Bills
Scott County

HON. JOHN C. BILLS was born in the State of New York in 1833; he died in Davenport, Iowa, August 23, 1897. Mr. Bills was one of the foremost lawyers in the State. He also attained a high position in the councils of the Democratic party, as well as in the estimation of all who knew him. He was three times elected mayor of Davenport, and served four years as State senator from Scott county.

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Senate District 21
Committees
19th GA (1882)
Legislation Sponsored
19th GA (1882)