Joseph L. Gill (April 17, 1885 – January 13, 1972) was an

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politician from

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. From Lakeview, Chicago, Gill went to business school and was in the insurance business. He served as Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party from 1950 to 1953 following

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and as 46th Ward Democratic Committeeman for more than 60 years. Gill served in many offices including State Representative, from 1927 to 1931, Clerk of the

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from 1931 to 1960, and the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners from 1960 until his death.'J.L. Gill Democratic Leader Here, Dies,' Chicago Tribune, January 14, 1972, section 1A, pg. 3

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