Robert Blackwell
Feb. 17, 1796 - Apr. 30, 1866
Born in Kentucky. State Printer. Publisher of Laws of United States. Editor of newspaper "Illinois Intelligencer" 1825-32 and Co-Owner with James Hall 1829-32. House of Representatives 1832. Senate 1838-40. Black Hawk War soldier.
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Illinois First Auditor and Public Printer
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