He accepted Mancel Talcott as partner in 1854 and the firm became known as Singer & Talcott .
Singer was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1866 , serving a two - year term .
Singer accepted Mancel Talcott as partner in 1854 and the firm became known as Singer & Talcott .
Singer was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1866 , serving a two - year term .