William F. Calhoun
# William F. Calhoun

William F. Calhoun (November 21, 1844 – June 10, 1929) was a dentist, state legislator, newspaper editor, and postmaster in Illinois. He served as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.

## Biography

William F. Calhoun was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1844. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was a Republican.

His wife was active in the Women's Relief Corps.

He died at his home in Decatur, Illinois on June 10, 1929.

