| William Ernest Mason | |
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| United States Senator from Illinois |
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| In office March 4, 1897 – March 4, 1903 |
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| Preceded by | John M. Palmer |
| Succeeded by | Albert J. Hopkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1850 Franklinville, New York |
| Died | June 16, 1921 (aged 70) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
William Ernest Mason (July 7, 1850 – June 16, 1921) was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Illinois.
Mason was born in Franklinville, New York. His family moved to Bentonsport, Iowa when he was 8. He attended Birmingham College. After graduating, he taught at Bentonsport Academy, which he had previously attended. After studying law, he moved to Chicago in 1872 and was admitted to the bar.
Mason was elected to Congress in 1887 and again two years later. Following his defeat in 1890, he returned to law practice in Chicago in 1891, but was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1897. After one term, he returned to Chicago. He served three more terms in the House from 1917 until his death. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Waukegan, Illinois.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by James H. Ward |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 3rd congressional district 1887-1891 |
Succeeded by Allan C. Durborow, Jr. |
| Preceded by William E. Williams |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's At-large congressional district March 4, 1917-June 16, 1921 |
Succeeded by Winnifred S. M. Huck |
| United States Senate | ||
| Preceded by John M. Palmer |
United States Senator (Class 3) from Illinois 1897–1903 Served alongside: Shelby M. Cullom |
Succeeded by Albert J. Hopkins |
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