Justice Robert C. Underwood

  • Born:
    October 27, 1915 in Gardner, IL
  • Education:

    Illinois Wesleyan University, University of Illinois
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    1962-1984
  • Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice:
    1969-1976
  • Succeeded:
    George W. Bristow
  • Succeeded by:
    Benjamin K. Miller
  • Represented:
    3rd District (1962-1964), 4th District (1964-1970), 4th District (1970-1984)
  • Political Party
    Republican
  • Other Political Offices:

    Normal City Attorney, County Court Judge (1946-1962)
  • Died:
    March 30, 1988 in Normal, IL
  • Buried:
    Funks Grove Cemetery, McLean, IL
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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Documents

Images

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  • Underwood Cemetery image 1
  • Underwood Cemetery image 2
  • Underwood Cemetery image 3
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