Justice Norman H. Purple

  • Born:
    March 29, 1803 in Otsego County, NY
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    1845-1848
  • Succeeded:
    Jesse B. Thomas Jr.
  • Represented:
    5th Circuit (1845-1848)
  • Political Party
    Democrat
  • Other Political Offices:

    State's Attorney (1839-1842)
  • Died:
    August 9, 1863 in Chicago, IL
  • Buried:
    Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, IL
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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Images

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  • Norman Purple Cemetery image 1
  • Norman Purple Cemetery image 2
  • Norman Purple Cemetery image 3
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