John Mills Pearson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American politician
Date of Birth: 07-Oct-1832
Place of Birth: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 04-Jun-1910
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About John Mills Pearson
- John Mills Pearson (October 7, 1832 – June 4, 1910) was an American politician and Mason from Massachusetts.
- Although originally intending to study at Harvard University, Pearson instead moved to Illinois and became a merchant.
- He was named a trustee of the University of Illinois in 1870, then served on the Illinois Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners from 1873 to 1877.
- Pearson was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1878, where he served three terms.
- Pearson was also a leader in the Illinois Grand Lodge, rising to become its Grand Master.
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