Clarence Frank Buck (June 6, 1870 – September 2, 1944) was an American politician, newspaper editor, businessman, and farmer.

Biography

Buck was born in

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. He graduated from

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. He was a farmer and raised livestock. Buck served as editor of the ''Monmouth Daily Atlas'' newspaper. Buck was involved with the

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and served as postmaster of Monmouth. He was also involved with the banking business. Buck served in the

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from 1919 to 1925. Buck died at his home in Monmouth, Illinois.

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* 1870 births 1944 deaths People from Monmouth, Illinois Monmouth College alumni Illinois postmasters Businesspeople from Illinois Editors of Illinois newspapers Farmers from Illinois Republican Party Illinois state senators {{Illinois-statesenator-stub